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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,836.94, 1,226,591.59 and 480,939.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,836.94, 1,226,591.59 and 480,939.57 is: 663,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,836.94 : 1,226,591.59 = 480,939.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,836.94/1,226,591.59 = 480,939.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,836.94x = 1,226,591.59 × 480,939.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,836.94x = 589,916,431,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,916,431,860.22/888,836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,694.77

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