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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,908.51, 1,226,697 and 481,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,908.51, 1,226,697 and 481,010.36 is: 663,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,908.51 : 1,226,697 = 481,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,908.51/1,226,697 = 481,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,908.51x = 1,226,697 × 481,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,908.51x = 590,053,965,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,053,965,580.92/888,908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,796.06

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