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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,939.33, 1,226,739.51 and 481,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,939.33, 1,226,739.51 and 481,041.13 is: 663,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,939.33 : 1,226,739.51 = 481,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,939.33/1,226,739.51 = 481,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,939.33x = 1,226,739.51 × 481,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,939.33x = 590,112,155,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,112,155,836.60/888,939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,838.50

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