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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,949.48, 1,226,740.93 and 481,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,949.48, 1,226,740.93 and 481,042.39 is: 663,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,949.48 : 1,226,740.93 = 481,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,949.48/1,226,740.93 = 481,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,949.48x = 1,226,740.93 × 481,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,949.48x = 590,114,388,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,114,388,878.02/888,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,833.44

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