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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,996.16, 1,226,823.04 and 486,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,996.16, 1,226,823.04 and 486,596.80 is: 671,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,996.16 : 1,226,823.04 = 486,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,996.16/1,226,823.04 = 486,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,996.16x = 1,226,823.04 × 486,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,996.16x = 596,968,165,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,968,165,430.27/888,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,508.15

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