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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,938.55, 1,226,738.43 and 481,040.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,938.55, 1,226,738.43 and 481,040.35 is: 663,837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,938.55 : 1,226,738.43 = 481,040.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,938.55/1,226,738.43 = 481,040.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,938.55x = 1,226,738.43 × 481,040.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,938.55x = 590,110,683,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,110,683,725.65/888,938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,837.43

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