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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,412.14, 1,227,390.74 and 481,518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,412.14, 1,227,390.74 and 481,518.28 is: 664,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,412.14 : 1,227,390.74 = 481,518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,412.14/1,227,390.74 = 481,518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,412.14x = 1,227,390.74 × 481,518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,412.14x = 591,011,075,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,011,075,605.14/889,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,496.30

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