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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,185, 1,227,075.36 and 486,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,185, 1,227,075.36 and 486,777 is: 671,752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,185 : 1,227,075.36 = 486,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,185/1,227,075.36 = 486,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,185x = 1,227,075.36 × 486,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,185x = 597,312,062,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,312,062,514.72/889,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,752.29

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