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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,940.80, 1,226,741.54 and 481,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,940.80, 1,226,741.54 and 481,042.60 is: 663,840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,940.80 : 1,226,741.54 = 481,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,940.80/1,226,741.54 = 481,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,940.80x = 1,226,741.54 × 481,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,940.80x = 590,114,939,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,114,939,929.60/888,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,840.54

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