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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,332.20, 1,227,277.14 and 481,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,332.20, 1,227,277.14 and 481,432.04 is: 664,375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,332.20 : 1,227,277.14 = 481,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,332.20/1,227,277.14 = 481,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,332.20x = 1,227,277.14 × 481,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,332.20x = 590,850,537,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,850,537,155.57/889,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,375.51

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