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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,972.28, 1,226,784.84 and 481,074.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,972.28, 1,226,784.84 and 481,074.02 is: 663,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,972.28 : 1,226,784.84 = 481,074.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,972.28/1,226,784.84 = 481,074.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,972.28x = 1,226,784.84 × 481,074.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,972.28x = 590,174,308,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,174,308,519.93/888,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,883.81

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