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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,735.51, 1,226,453.67 and 480,835.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,735.51, 1,226,453.67 and 480,835.98 is: 663,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,735.51 : 1,226,453.67 = 480,835.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,735.51/1,226,453.67 = 480,835.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,735.51x = 1,226,453.67 × 480,835.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,735.51x = 589,723,052,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,723,052,339.05/888,735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,552.93

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