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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,941.34, 1,226,742.28 and 481,043.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,941.34, 1,226,742.28 and 481,043.14 is: 663,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,941.34 : 1,226,742.28 = 481,043.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,941.34/1,226,742.28 = 481,043.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,941.34x = 1,226,742.28 × 481,043.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,941.34x = 590,115,958,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,115,958,341.96/888,941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,841.28

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