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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,471.26, 1,227,455.45 and 481,569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,471.26, 1,227,455.45 and 481,569.79 is: 664,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,471.26 : 1,227,455.45 = 481,569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,471.26/1,227,455.45 = 481,569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,471.26x = 1,227,455.45 × 481,569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,471.26x = 591,105,464,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,105,464,630.56/889,471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,558.25

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