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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,039.09, 1,226,875.43 and 481,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,039.09, 1,226,875.43 and 481,141.29 is: 663,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,039.09 : 1,226,875.43 = 481,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,039.09/1,226,875.43 = 481,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,039.09x = 1,226,875.43 × 481,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,039.09x = 590,300,427,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,300,427,059.51/889,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,975.78

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