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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,961.91, 1,226,767.50 and 481,063.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,961.91, 1,226,767.50 and 481,063.77 is: 663,868.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,961.91 : 1,226,767.50 = 481,063.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,961.91/1,226,767.50 = 481,063.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,961.91x = 1,226,767.50 × 481,063.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,961.91x = 590,153,398,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,153,398,463.48/888,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,868.04

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