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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,939.65, 1,226,739.94 and 481,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,939.65, 1,226,739.94 and 481,041.44 is: 663,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,939.65 : 1,226,739.94 = 481,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,939.65/1,226,739.94 = 481,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,939.65x = 1,226,739.94 × 481,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,939.65x = 590,112,747,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,112,747,957.29/888,939.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,838.93

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