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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,973.04, 1,226,785.88 and 481,074.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,973.04, 1,226,785.88 and 481,074.77 is: 663,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,973.04 : 1,226,785.88 = 481,074.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,973.04/1,226,785.88 = 481,074.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,973.04x = 1,226,785.88 × 481,074.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,973.04x = 590,175,732,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,175,732,654.87/888,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,884.85

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