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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,343.78, 1,227,294.15 and 481,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,343.78, 1,227,294.15 and 481,445.32 is: 664,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,343.78 : 1,227,294.15 = 481,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,343.78/1,227,294.15 = 481,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,343.78x = 1,227,294.15 × 481,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,343.78x = 590,875,026,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,875,026,270.59/889,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,394.40

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