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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,923.78, 1,226,718.04 and 481,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,923.78, 1,226,718.04 and 481,025.60 is: 663,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,923.78 : 1,226,718.04 = 481,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,923.78/1,226,718.04 = 481,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,923.78x = 1,226,718.04 × 481,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,923.78x = 590,082,781,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,082,781,221.82/888,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,817.07

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