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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,340.91, 1,227,282.08 and 481,432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,340.91, 1,227,282.08 and 481,432.34 is: 664,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,340.91 : 1,227,282.08 = 481,432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,340.91/1,227,282.08 = 481,432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,340.91x = 1,227,282.08 × 481,432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,340.91x = 590,853,275,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,853,275,070.90/889,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,372.09

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