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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,913.77, 1,226,704.23 and 481,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,913.77, 1,226,704.23 and 481,015.59 is: 663,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,913.77 : 1,226,704.23 = 481,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,913.77/1,226,704.23 = 481,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,913.77x = 1,226,704.23 × 481,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,913.77x = 590,063,858,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,063,858,948.95/888,913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,803.26

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