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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,406.26, 1,227,372.10 and 481,497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,406.26, 1,227,372.10 and 481,497.64 is: 664,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,406.26 : 1,227,372.10 = 481,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,406.26/1,227,372.10 = 481,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,406.26x = 1,227,372.10 × 481,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,406.26x = 590,976,765,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,976,765,279.67/889,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,462.12

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