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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,828.08, 1,226,574 and 480,920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,828.08, 1,226,574 and 480,920.94 is: 663,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,828.08 : 1,226,574 = 480,920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,828.08/1,226,574 = 480,920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,828.08x = 1,226,574 × 480,920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,828.08x = 589,885,121,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,885,121,059.56/888,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,666.17

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