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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,972.78, 1,226,785.53 and 481,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,972.78, 1,226,785.53 and 481,074.52 is: 663,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,972.78 : 1,226,785.53 = 481,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,972.78/1,226,785.53 = 481,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,972.78x = 1,226,785.53 × 481,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,972.78x = 590,175,253,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,175,253,853.77/888,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,884.50

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