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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,961.51, 1,226,766.85 and 481,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,961.51, 1,226,766.85 and 481,063.35 is: 663,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,961.51 : 1,226,766.85 = 481,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,961.51/1,226,766.85 = 481,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,961.51x = 1,226,766.85 × 481,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,961.51x = 590,152,570,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,152,570,529.95/888,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,867.40

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