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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,014.41, 1,226,843.80 and 481,116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,014.41, 1,226,843.80 and 481,116.31 is: 663,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,014.41 : 1,226,843.80 = 481,116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,014.41/1,226,843.80 = 481,116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,014.41x = 1,226,843.80 × 481,116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,014.41x = 590,254,559,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,254,559,596.80/889,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,942.62

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