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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,938.84, 1,226,738.83 and 481,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,938.84, 1,226,738.83 and 481,040.63 is: 663,837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,938.84 : 1,226,738.83 = 481,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,938.84/1,226,738.83 = 481,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,938.84x = 1,226,738.83 × 481,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,938.84x = 590,111,221,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,111,221,492.91/888,938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,837.82

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