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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,956.23, 1,226,759.59 and 481,058.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,956.23, 1,226,759.59 and 481,058.07 is: 663,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,956.23 : 1,226,759.59 = 481,058.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,956.23/1,226,759.59 = 481,058.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,956.23x = 1,226,759.59 × 481,058.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,956.23x = 590,142,599,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,142,599,516.75/888,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,860.13

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