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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,973.09, 1,226,785.97 and 481,074.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,973.09, 1,226,785.97 and 481,074.83 is: 663,884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,973.09 : 1,226,785.97 = 481,074.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,973.09/1,226,785.97 = 481,074.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,973.09x = 1,226,785.97 × 481,074.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,973.09x = 590,175,852,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,175,852,625.73/888,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,884.95

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