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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,914.37, 1,226,705.08 and 481,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,914.37, 1,226,705.08 and 481,016.21 is: 663,804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,914.37 : 1,226,705.08 = 481,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,914.37/1,226,705.08 = 481,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,914.37x = 1,226,705.08 × 481,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,914.37x = 590,065,028,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,065,028,369.35/888,914.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,804.13

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