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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,944.80, 1,226,747.06 and 481,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,944.80, 1,226,747.06 and 481,046.60 is: 663,846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,944.80 : 1,226,747.06 = 481,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,944.80/1,226,747.06 = 481,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,944.80x = 1,226,747.06 × 481,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,944.80x = 590,122,502,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,122,502,273.00/888,944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,846.06

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