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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,937.55, 1,226,737.05 and 481,039.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,937.55, 1,226,737.05 and 481,039.35 is: 663,836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,937.55 : 1,226,737.05 = 481,039.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,937.55/1,226,737.05 = 481,039.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,937.55x = 1,226,737.05 × 481,039.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,937.55x = 590,108,791,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,108,791,950.32/888,937.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,836.05

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