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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,919.98, 1,226,700.24 and 481,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,919.98, 1,226,700.24 and 481,012.92 is: 663,792.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,919.98 : 1,226,700.24 = 481,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,919.98/1,226,700.24 = 481,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,919.98x = 1,226,700.24 × 481,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,919.98x = 590,058,664,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,058,664,407.10/888,919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,792.78

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