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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,840.52, 1,226,591.06 and 480,933.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,840.52, 1,226,591.06 and 480,933.41 is: 663,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,840.52 : 1,226,591.06 = 480,933.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,840.52/1,226,591.06 = 480,933.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,840.52x = 1,226,591.06 × 480,933.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,840.52x = 589,908,621,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,908,621,161.32/888,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,683.31

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