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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,747.84, 1,226,424.96 and 486,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,747.84, 1,226,424.96 and 486,262.08 is: 671,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,747.84 : 1,226,424.96 = 486,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,747.84/1,226,424.96 = 486,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,747.84x = 1,226,424.96 × 486,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,747.84x = 596,363,952,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,363,952,013.52/888,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,015.92

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