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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,944.30, 1,226,746.37 and 481,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,944.30, 1,226,746.37 and 481,046.10 is: 663,845.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,944.30 : 1,226,746.37 = 481,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,944.30/1,226,746.37 = 481,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,944.30x = 1,226,746.37 × 481,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,944.30x = 590,121,556,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,121,556,977.66/888,944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,845.37

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