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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,984.26, 1,226,802.02 and 481,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,984.26, 1,226,802.02 and 481,086.12 is: 663,900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,984.26 : 1,226,802.02 = 481,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,984.26/1,226,802.02 = 481,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,984.26x = 1,226,802.02 × 481,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,984.26x = 590,197,423,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,197,423,809.96/888,984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,900.87

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