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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,938.96, 1,226,739 and 481,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,938.96, 1,226,739 and 481,040.76 is: 663,837.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,938.96 : 1,226,739 = 481,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,938.96/1,226,739 = 481,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,938.96x = 1,226,739 × 481,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,938.96x = 590,111,456,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,111,456,281.37/888,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,837.99

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