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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,181.56, 1,227,070.44 and 481,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,181.56, 1,227,070.44 and 481,283.32 is: 664,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,181.56 : 1,227,070.44 = 481,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,181.56/1,227,070.44 = 481,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,181.56x = 1,227,070.44 × 481,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,181.56x = 590,568,535,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,568,535,237.06/889,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,170.92

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