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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,942.34, 1,226,743.66 and 481,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,942.34, 1,226,743.66 and 481,044.14 is: 663,842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,942.34 : 1,226,743.66 = 481,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,942.34/1,226,743.66 = 481,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,942.34x = 1,226,743.66 × 481,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,942.34x = 590,117,848,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,117,848,925.15/888,942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,842.66

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