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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,171.56, 1,227,056.58 and 481,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,171.56, 1,227,056.58 and 481,273.29 is: 664,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,171.56 : 1,227,056.58 = 481,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,171.56/1,227,056.58 = 481,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,171.56x = 1,227,056.58 × 481,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,171.56x = 590,549,557,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,549,557,272.75/889,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,157.05

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