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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,344.11, 1,227,294.61 and 481,445.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,344.11, 1,227,294.61 and 481,445.65 is: 664,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,344.11 : 1,227,294.61 = 481,445.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,344.11/1,227,294.61 = 481,445.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,344.11x = 1,227,294.61 × 481,445.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,344.11x = 590,875,646,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,875,646,981.10/889,344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,394.85

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