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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,344.49, 1,227,295.14 and 481,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,344.49, 1,227,295.14 and 481,446.03 is: 664,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,344.49 : 1,227,295.14 = 481,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,344.49/1,227,295.14 = 481,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,344.49x = 1,227,295.14 × 481,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,344.49x = 590,876,372,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,876,372,791.29/889,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,395.38

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