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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,804.58, 1,226,541.56 and 480,897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,804.58, 1,226,541.56 and 480,897.47 is: 663,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,804.58 : 1,226,541.56 = 480,897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,804.58/1,226,541.56 = 480,897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,804.58x = 1,226,541.56 × 480,897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,804.58x = 589,840,726,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,840,726,921.15/888,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,633.77

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