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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,982.46, 1,226,799.53 and 481,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,982.46, 1,226,799.53 and 481,084.32 is: 663,898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,982.46 : 1,226,799.53 = 481,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,982.46/1,226,799.53 = 481,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,982.46x = 1,226,799.53 × 481,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,982.46x = 590,194,011,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,194,011,532.37/888,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,898.38

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