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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,149.73, 1,227,026.53 and 481,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,149.73, 1,227,026.53 and 481,251.50 is: 664,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,149.73 : 1,227,026.53 = 481,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,149.73/1,227,026.53 = 481,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,149.73x = 1,227,026.53 × 481,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,149.73x = 590,508,358,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,508,358,102.30/889,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,127.02

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