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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,440.21, 1,227,418.47 and 481,531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,440.21, 1,227,418.47 and 481,531.23 is: 664,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,440.21 : 1,227,418.47 = 481,531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,440.21/1,227,418.47 = 481,531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,440.21x = 1,227,418.47 × 481,531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,440.21x = 591,040,325,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,040,325,583.82/889,440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,508.21

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