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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,182.06, 1,227,071.13 and 481,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,182.06, 1,227,071.13 and 481,283.82 is: 664,171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,182.06 : 1,227,071.13 = 481,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,182.06/1,227,071.13 = 481,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,182.06x = 1,227,071.13 × 481,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,182.06x = 590,569,480,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,569,480,858.12/889,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,171.61

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