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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,684.08, 1,226,382 and 486,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,684.08, 1,226,382 and 486,276.08 is: 671,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,684.08 : 1,226,382 = 486,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,684.08/1,226,382 = 486,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,684.08x = 1,226,382 × 486,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,684.08x = 596,360,231,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,360,231,542.56/888,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,059.88

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