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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,003.81, 1,226,827.43 and 481,108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,003.81, 1,226,827.43 and 481,108.61 is: 663,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,003.81 : 1,226,827.43 = 481,108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,003.81/1,226,827.43 = 481,108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,003.81x = 1,226,827.43 × 481,108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,003.81x = 590,237,242,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,237,242,624.24/889,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,931.06

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