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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,973.28, 1,226,786.22 and 481,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,973.28, 1,226,786.22 and 481,075.02 is: 663,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,973.28 : 1,226,786.22 = 481,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,973.28/1,226,786.22 = 481,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,973.28x = 1,226,786.22 × 481,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,973.28x = 590,176,205,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,176,205,322.22/888,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,885.20

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