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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,979.20, 1,226,794.41 and 481,080.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,979.20, 1,226,794.41 and 481,080.97 is: 663,893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,979.20 : 1,226,794.41 = 481,080.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,979.20/1,226,794.41 = 481,080.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,979.20x = 1,226,794.41 × 481,080.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,979.20x = 590,187,446,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,187,446,286.87/888,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,893.42

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