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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,840.02, 1,226,590.37 and 480,932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,840.02, 1,226,590.37 and 480,932.91 is: 663,682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,840.02 : 1,226,590.37 = 480,932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,840.02/1,226,590.37 = 480,932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,840.02x = 1,226,590.37 × 480,932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,840.02x = 589,907,676,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,907,676,022.08/888,840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,682.62

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