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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,457.27, 1,227,449.25 and 481,559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,457.27, 1,227,449.25 and 481,559.04 is: 664,550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,457.27 : 1,227,449.25 = 481,559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,457.27/1,227,449.25 = 481,559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,457.27x = 1,227,449.25 × 481,559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,457.27x = 591,089,282,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,089,282,478.72/889,457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,550.51

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