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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,397.48, 1,227,367 and 481,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,397.48, 1,227,367 and 481,499.16 is: 664,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,397.48 : 1,227,367 = 481,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,397.48/1,227,367 = 481,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,397.48x = 1,227,367 × 481,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,397.48x = 590,976,179,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,976,179,511.72/889,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,468.02

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