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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,939.55, 1,226,739.81 and 481,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,939.55, 1,226,739.81 and 481,041.35 is: 663,838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,939.55 : 1,226,739.81 = 481,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,939.55/1,226,739.81 = 481,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,939.55x = 1,226,739.81 × 481,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,939.55x = 590,112,574,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,112,574,301.14/888,939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,838.81

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