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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,852.61, 1,226,607.73 and 480,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,852.61, 1,226,607.73 and 480,945.52 is: 663,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,852.61 : 1,226,607.73 = 480,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,852.61/1,226,607.73 = 480,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,852.61x = 1,226,607.73 × 480,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,852.61x = 589,931,492,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,931,492,540.87/888,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,700.02

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