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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,343.36, 1,227,293.57 and 481,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,343.36, 1,227,293.57 and 481,444.90 is: 664,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,343.36 : 1,227,293.57 = 481,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,343.36/1,227,293.57 = 481,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,343.36x = 1,227,293.57 × 481,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,343.36x = 590,874,233,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,874,233,392.32/889,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,393.82

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