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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,427.98, 1,227,410.99 and 481,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,427.98, 1,227,410.99 and 481,529.80 is: 664,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,427.98 : 1,227,410.99 = 481,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,427.98/1,227,410.99 = 481,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,427.98x = 1,227,410.99 × 481,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,427.98x = 591,034,968,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,034,968,532.50/889,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,511.33

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