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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,972.53, 1,226,785.19 and 481,074.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,972.53, 1,226,785.19 and 481,074.27 is: 663,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,972.53 : 1,226,785.19 = 481,074.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,972.53/1,226,785.19 = 481,074.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,972.53x = 1,226,785.19 × 481,074.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,972.53x = 590,174,787,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,174,787,320.69/888,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,884.16

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