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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,994, 1,226,811.63 and 481,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,994, 1,226,811.63 and 481,095.84 is: 663,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,994 : 1,226,811.63 = 481,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,994/1,226,811.63 = 481,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,994x = 1,226,811.63 × 481,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,994x = 590,213,971,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,213,971,656.62/888,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,912.21

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