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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,998.49, 1,226,817.83 and 481,100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,998.49, 1,226,817.83 and 481,100.33 is: 663,918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,998.49 : 1,226,817.83 = 481,100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,998.49/1,226,817.83 = 481,100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,998.49x = 1,226,817.83 × 481,100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,998.49x = 590,222,462,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,222,462,862.88/888,998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,918.41

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