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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,835.66, 1,226,589.82 and 480,938.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,835.66, 1,226,589.82 and 480,938.29 is: 663,693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,835.66 : 1,226,589.82 = 480,938.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,835.66/1,226,589.82 = 480,938.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,835.66x = 1,226,589.82 × 480,938.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,835.66x = 589,914,006,293.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,914,006,293.39/888,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,693.00

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