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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,407.51, 1,227,373.55 and 481,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,407.51, 1,227,373.55 and 481,498.56 is: 664,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,407.51 : 1,227,373.55 = 481,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,407.51/1,227,373.55 = 481,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,407.51x = 1,227,373.55 × 481,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,407.51x = 590,978,594,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,978,594,499.60/889,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,463.24

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