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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,179.04, 1,227,067.12 and 486,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,179.04, 1,227,067.12 and 486,771.04 is: 671,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,179.04 : 1,227,067.12 = 486,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,179.04/1,227,067.12 = 486,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,179.04x = 1,227,067.12 × 486,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,179.04x = 597,300,738,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,300,738,152.21/889,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,744.06

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