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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,320.96, 1,227,255.66 and 481,414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,320.96, 1,227,255.66 and 481,414.50 is: 664,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,320.96 : 1,227,255.66 = 481,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,320.96/1,227,255.66 = 481,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,320.96x = 1,227,255.66 × 481,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,320.96x = 590,818,669,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,818,669,931.07/889,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,348.08

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