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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,851.61, 1,226,606.36 and 480,944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,851.61, 1,226,606.36 and 480,944.52 is: 663,698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,851.61 : 1,226,606.36 = 480,944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,851.61/1,226,606.36 = 480,944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,851.61x = 1,226,606.36 × 480,944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,851.61x = 589,929,604,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,929,604,634.43/888,851.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,698.64

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