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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,363.98, 1,227,320.78 and 481,465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,363.98, 1,227,320.78 and 481,465.67 is: 664,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,363.98 : 1,227,320.78 = 481,465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,363.98/1,227,320.78 = 481,465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,363.98x = 1,227,320.78 × 481,465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,363.98x = 590,912,813,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,912,813,103.69/889,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,421.80

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