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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,407.26, 1,227,373.20 and 481,498.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,407.26, 1,227,373.20 and 481,498.31 is: 664,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,407.26 : 1,227,373.20 = 481,498.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,407.26/1,227,373.20 = 481,498.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,407.26x = 1,227,373.20 × 481,498.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,407.26x = 590,978,121,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,978,121,539.29/889,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,462.89

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