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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,387.98, 1,227,353.90 and 481,489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,387.98, 1,227,353.90 and 481,489.67 is: 664,454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,387.98 : 1,227,353.90 = 481,489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,387.98/1,227,353.90 = 481,489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,387.98x = 1,227,353.90 × 481,489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,387.98x = 590,958,215,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,958,215,740.00/889,387.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,454.92

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