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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,849.68, 1,226,603.33 and 480,942.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,849.68, 1,226,603.33 and 480,942.51 is: 663,695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,849.68 : 1,226,603.33 = 480,942.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,849.68/1,226,603.33 = 480,942.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,849.68x = 1,226,603.33 × 480,942.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,849.68x = 589,925,681,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,925,681,899.85/888,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,695.67

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