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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,261.00, 1,227,180.89 and 481,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,261.00, 1,227,180.89 and 481,361.58 is: 664,279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,261.00 : 1,227,180.89 = 481,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,261.00/1,227,180.89 = 481,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,261.00x = 1,227,180.89 × 481,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,261.00x = 590,717,733,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,717,733,359.61/889,261.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,279.37

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