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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,918.26, 1,226,710.43 and 481,020.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,918.26, 1,226,710.43 and 481,020.10 is: 663,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,918.26 : 1,226,710.43 = 481,020.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,918.26/1,226,710.43 = 481,020.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,918.26x = 1,226,710.43 × 481,020.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,918.26x = 590,072,373,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,072,373,709.64/888,918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,809.49

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