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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,940.34, 1,226,740.90 and 481,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,940.34, 1,226,740.90 and 481,042.14 is: 663,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,940.34 : 1,226,740.90 = 481,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,940.34/1,226,740.90 = 481,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,940.34x = 1,226,740.90 × 481,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,940.34x = 590,114,067,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,114,067,761.53/888,940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,839.90

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