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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,206, 1,227,104.36 and 486,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,206, 1,227,104.36 and 486,798 is: 671,781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,206 : 1,227,104.36 = 486,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,206/1,227,104.36 = 486,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,206x = 1,227,104.36 × 486,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,206x = 597,351,948,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,351,948,239.28/889,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,781.28

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