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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,149.35, 1,227,026.01 and 481,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,149.35, 1,227,026.01 and 481,251.12 is: 664,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,149.35 : 1,227,026.01 = 481,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,149.35/1,227,026.01 = 481,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,149.35x = 1,227,026.01 × 481,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,149.35x = 590,507,641,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,507,641,581.63/889,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,126.50

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