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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,974.04, 1,226,787.26 and 481,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,974.04, 1,226,787.26 and 481,075.77 is: 663,886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,974.04 : 1,226,787.26 = 481,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,974.04/1,226,787.26 = 481,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,974.04x = 1,226,787.26 × 481,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,974.04x = 590,177,625,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,177,625,730.69/888,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,886.23

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