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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,942.30, 1,226,743.61 and 481,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,942.30, 1,226,743.61 and 481,044.10 is: 663,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,942.30 : 1,226,743.61 = 481,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,942.30/1,226,743.61 = 481,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,942.30x = 1,226,743.61 × 481,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,942.30x = 590,117,775,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,117,775,803.20/888,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,842.61

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