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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,860.16, 1,226,617.83 and 480,953.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,860.16, 1,226,617.83 and 480,953.01 is: 663,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,860.16 : 1,226,617.83 = 480,953.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,860.16/1,226,617.83 = 480,953.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,860.16x = 1,226,617.83 × 480,953.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,860.16x = 589,945,537,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,945,537,458.17/888,860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,710.18

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