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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,344.15, 1,227,294.67 and 481,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,344.15, 1,227,294.67 and 481,445.70 is: 664,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,344.15 : 1,227,294.67 = 481,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,344.15/1,227,294.67 = 481,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,344.15x = 1,227,294.67 × 481,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,344.15x = 590,875,737,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,875,737,503.87/889,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,394.92

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