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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,194, 1,227,087.78 and 486,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,194, 1,227,087.78 and 486,786 is: 671,764.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,194 : 1,227,087.78 = 486,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,194/1,227,087.78 = 486,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,194x = 1,227,087.78 × 486,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,194x = 597,329,152,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,329,152,075.08/889,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,764.71

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