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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,958.52, 1,226,753.40 and 481,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,958.52, 1,226,753.40 and 481,051.43 is: 663,845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,958.52 : 1,226,753.40 = 481,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,958.52/1,226,753.40 = 481,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,958.52x = 1,226,753.40 × 481,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,958.52x = 590,131,471,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,131,471,193.60/888,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,845.91

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