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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,425.50, 1,227,392.33 and 481,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,425.50, 1,227,392.33 and 481,524.01 is: 664,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,425.50 : 1,227,392.33 = 481,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,425.50/1,227,392.33 = 481,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,425.50x = 1,227,392.33 × 481,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,425.50x = 591,018,871,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,018,871,108.74/889,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,495.09

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