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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,949.42, 1,226,740.85 and 481,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,949.42, 1,226,740.85 and 481,042.33 is: 663,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,949.42 : 1,226,740.85 = 481,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,949.42/1,226,740.85 = 481,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,949.42x = 1,226,740.85 × 481,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,949.42x = 590,114,273,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,114,273,122.03/888,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,833.35

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