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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,084, 1,226,926.02 and 481,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,084, 1,226,926.02 and 481,176.64 is: 664,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,084 : 1,226,926.02 = 481,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,084/1,226,926.02 = 481,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,084x = 1,226,926.02 × 481,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,084x = 590,368,139,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,368,139,832.17/889,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,018.41

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