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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,845.40, 1,226,602.73 and 480,954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,845.40, 1,226,602.73 and 480,954.47 is: 663,715.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,845.40 : 1,226,602.73 = 480,954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,845.40/1,226,602.73 = 480,954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,845.40x = 1,226,602.73 × 480,954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,845.40x = 589,940,060,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,940,060,977.08/888,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,715.04

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