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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,968.86, 1,226,777.06 and 481,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,968.86, 1,226,777.06 and 481,070.68 is: 663,877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,968.86 : 1,226,777.06 = 481,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,968.86/1,226,777.06 = 481,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,968.86x = 1,226,777.06 × 481,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,968.86x = 590,166,472,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,166,472,598.34/888,968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,877.56

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