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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,055.44, 1,226,897.99 and 481,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,055.44, 1,226,897.99 and 481,157.68 is: 663,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,055.44 : 1,226,897.99 = 481,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,055.44/1,226,897.99 = 481,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,055.44x = 1,226,897.99 × 481,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,055.44x = 590,331,388,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,331,388,600.71/889,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,998.40

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