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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,811.82, 1,226,591.07 and 486,403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,811.82, 1,226,591.07 and 486,403.82 is: 671,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,811.82 : 1,226,591.07 = 486,403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,811.82/1,226,591.07 = 486,403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,811.82x = 1,226,591.07 × 486,403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,811.82x = 596,618,582,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,618,582,025.89/888,811.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,254.10

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