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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,979.47, 1,226,791.57 and 481,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,979.47, 1,226,791.57 and 481,081.24 is: 663,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,979.47 : 1,226,791.57 = 481,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,979.47/1,226,791.57 = 481,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,979.47x = 1,226,791.57 × 481,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,979.47x = 590,186,409,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,186,409,717.15/888,979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,892.06

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