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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,940.65, 1,226,741.32 and 481,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,940.65, 1,226,741.32 and 481,042.44 is: 663,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,940.65 : 1,226,741.32 = 481,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,940.65/1,226,741.32 = 481,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,940.65x = 1,226,741.32 × 481,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,940.65x = 590,114,637,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,114,637,821.62/888,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,840.31

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