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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,861.74, 1,226,620.31 and 480,954.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,861.74, 1,226,620.31 and 480,954.65 is: 663,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,861.74 : 1,226,620.31 = 480,954.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,861.74/1,226,620.31 = 480,954.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,861.74x = 1,226,620.31 × 480,954.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,861.74x = 589,948,733,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,948,733,341.07/888,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,712.60

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