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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,443.27, 1,227,432.51 and 481,545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,443.27, 1,227,432.51 and 481,545.41 is: 664,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,443.27 : 1,227,432.51 = 481,545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,443.27/1,227,432.51 = 481,545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,443.27x = 1,227,432.51 × 481,545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,443.27x = 591,064,485,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,064,485,138.12/889,443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,533.09

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