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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,973.54, 1,226,786.57 and 481,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,973.54, 1,226,786.57 and 481,075.27 is: 663,885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,973.54 : 1,226,786.57 = 481,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,973.54/1,226,786.57 = 481,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,973.54x = 1,226,786.57 × 481,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,973.54x = 590,176,677,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,176,677,989.75/888,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,885.54

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