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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,939.99, 1,226,740.41 and 481,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,939.99, 1,226,740.41 and 481,041.79 is: 663,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,939.99 : 1,226,740.41 = 481,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,939.99/1,226,740.41 = 481,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,939.99x = 1,226,740.41 × 481,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,939.99x = 590,113,402,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,113,402,691.73/888,939.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,839.41

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