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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,013.06, 1,226,841.94 and 481,114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,013.06, 1,226,841.94 and 481,114.97 is: 663,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,013.06 : 1,226,841.94 = 481,114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,013.06/1,226,841.94 = 481,114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,013.06x = 1,226,841.94 × 481,114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,013.06x = 590,252,020,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,252,020,377.82/889,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,940.77

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