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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,409.62, 1,227,376.47 and 481,500.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,409.62, 1,227,376.47 and 481,500.69 is: 664,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,409.62 : 1,227,376.47 = 481,500.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,409.62/1,227,376.47 = 481,500.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,409.62x = 1,227,376.47 × 481,500.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,409.62x = 590,982,617,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,982,617,194.76/889,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,466.19

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