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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,990.74, 1,226,807.17 and 481,092.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,990.74, 1,226,807.17 and 481,092.59 is: 663,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,990.74 : 1,226,807.17 = 481,092.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,990.74/1,226,807.17 = 481,092.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,990.74x = 1,226,807.17 × 481,092.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,990.74x = 590,207,837,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,207,837,259.76/888,990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,907.74

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