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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,459.52, 1,227,452.36 and 481,561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,459.52, 1,227,452.36 and 481,561.29 is: 664,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,459.52 : 1,227,452.36 = 481,561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,459.52/1,227,452.36 = 481,561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,459.52x = 1,227,452.36 × 481,561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,459.52x = 591,093,539,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,093,539,487.34/889,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,553.62

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