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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,950.42, 1,226,742.23 and 481,043.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,950.42, 1,226,742.23 and 481,043.33 is: 663,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,950.42 : 1,226,742.23 = 481,043.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,950.42/1,226,742.23 = 481,043.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,950.42x = 1,226,742.23 × 481,043.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,950.42x = 590,116,167,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,116,167,370.83/888,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,834.74

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