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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,983.15, 1,226,796.68 and 481,084.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,983.15, 1,226,796.68 and 481,084.98 is: 663,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,983.15 : 1,226,796.68 = 481,084.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,983.15/1,226,796.68 = 481,084.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,983.15x = 1,226,796.68 × 481,084.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,983.15x = 590,193,461,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,193,461,151.74/888,983.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,897.24

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