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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,869.61, 1,226,631.15 and 480,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,869.61, 1,226,631.15 and 480,962.52 is: 663,723.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,869.61 : 1,226,631.15 = 480,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,869.61/1,226,631.15 = 480,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,869.61x = 1,226,631.15 × 480,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,869.61x = 589,963,609,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,963,609,014.50/888,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,723.46

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