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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,849.53, 1,226,609.88 and 480,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,849.53, 1,226,609.88 and 480,958.32 is: 663,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,849.53 : 1,226,609.88 = 480,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,849.53/1,226,609.88 = 480,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,849.53x = 1,226,609.88 × 480,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,849.53x = 589,948,227,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,948,227,180.20/888,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,721.15

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