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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,922.78, 1,226,716.66 and 481,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,922.78, 1,226,716.66 and 481,024.60 is: 663,815.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,922.78 : 1,226,716.66 = 481,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,922.78/1,226,716.66 = 481,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,922.78x = 1,226,716.66 × 481,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,922.78x = 590,080,890,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,080,890,689.84/888,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,815.69

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