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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,939.84, 1,226,740.21 and 481,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,939.84, 1,226,740.21 and 481,041.63 is: 663,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,939.84 : 1,226,740.21 = 481,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,939.84/1,226,740.21 = 481,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,939.84x = 1,226,740.21 × 481,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,939.84x = 590,113,110,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,113,110,204.94/888,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,839.20

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