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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,955.61, 1,226,749.37 and 481,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,955.61, 1,226,749.37 and 481,048.52 is: 663,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,955.61 : 1,226,749.37 = 481,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,955.61/1,226,749.37 = 481,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,955.61x = 1,226,749.37 × 481,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,955.61x = 590,125,960,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,125,960,310.44/888,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,841.88

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