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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,452.90, 1,227,430.17 and 481,551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,452.90, 1,227,430.17 and 481,551.43 is: 664,532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,452.90 : 1,227,430.17 = 481,551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,452.90/1,227,430.17 = 481,551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,452.90x = 1,227,430.17 × 481,551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,452.90x = 591,070,753,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,070,753,498.66/889,452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,532.94

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