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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,331.44, 1,227,275.96 and 481,433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,331.44, 1,227,275.96 and 481,433.17 is: 664,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,331.44 : 1,227,275.96 = 481,433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,331.44/1,227,275.96 = 481,433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,331.44x = 1,227,275.96 × 481,433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,331.44x = 590,851,353,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,851,353,018.59/889,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,377.00

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