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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,467.45, 1,227,474.69 and 481,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,467.45, 1,227,474.69 and 481,577.76 is: 664,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,467.45 : 1,227,474.69 = 481,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,467.45/1,227,474.69 = 481,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,467.45x = 1,227,474.69 × 481,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,467.45x = 591,124,511,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,124,511,666.89/889,467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,582.51

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