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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,909.51, 1,226,698.38 and 481,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,909.51, 1,226,698.38 and 481,011.36 is: 663,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,909.51 : 1,226,698.38 = 481,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,909.51/1,226,698.38 = 481,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,909.51x = 1,226,698.38 × 481,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,909.51x = 590,055,856,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,055,856,073.60/888,909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,797.44

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