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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,915.26, 1,226,706.29 and 481,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,915.26, 1,226,706.29 and 481,017.10 is: 663,805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,915.26 : 1,226,706.29 = 481,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,915.26/1,226,706.29 = 481,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,915.26x = 1,226,706.29 × 481,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,915.26x = 590,066,702,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,066,702,167.56/888,915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,805.35

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