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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,011.58, 1,226,836.10 and 481,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,011.58, 1,226,836.10 and 481,113.53 is: 663,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,011.58 : 1,226,836.10 = 481,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,011.58/1,226,836.10 = 481,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,011.58x = 1,226,836.10 × 481,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,011.58x = 590,247,446,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,247,446,802.43/889,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,936.74

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