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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,986.43, 1,226,801.21 and 481,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,986.43, 1,226,801.21 and 481,088.28 is: 663,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,986.43 : 1,226,801.21 = 481,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,986.43/1,226,801.21 = 481,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,986.43x = 1,226,801.21 × 481,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,986.43x = 590,199,685,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,199,685,223.54/888,986.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,901.79

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