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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,921.78, 1,226,715.28 and 481,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,921.78, 1,226,715.28 and 481,023.60 is: 663,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,921.78 : 1,226,715.28 = 481,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,921.78/1,226,715.28 = 481,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,921.78x = 1,226,715.28 × 481,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,921.78x = 590,079,000,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,079,000,160.61/888,921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,814.31

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