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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,008.32, 1,226,821.92 and 481,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,008.32, 1,226,821.92 and 481,101.14 is: 663,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,008.32 : 1,226,821.92 = 481,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,008.32/1,226,821.92 = 481,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,008.32x = 1,226,821.92 × 481,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,008.32x = 590,225,424,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,225,424,288.99/889,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,914.40

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