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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,939.34, 1,226,739.52 and 481,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,939.34, 1,226,739.52 and 481,041.14 is: 663,838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,939.34 : 1,226,739.52 = 481,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,939.34/1,226,739.52 = 481,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,939.34x = 1,226,739.52 × 481,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,939.34x = 590,112,171,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,112,171,050.16/888,939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,838.51

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