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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,443.48, 1,227,432.40 and 481,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,443.48, 1,227,432.40 and 481,545.32 is: 664,532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,443.48 : 1,227,432.40 = 481,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,443.48/1,227,432.40 = 481,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,443.48x = 1,227,432.40 × 481,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,443.48x = 591,064,327,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,064,327,836.37/889,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,532.76

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