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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,937.61, 1,226,737.14 and 481,039.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,937.61, 1,226,737.14 and 481,039.41 is: 663,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,937.61 : 1,226,737.14 = 481,039.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,937.61/1,226,737.14 = 481,039.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,937.61x = 1,226,737.14 × 481,039.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,937.61x = 590,108,907,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,108,907,645.49/888,937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,836.14

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