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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,471.92, 1,227,480.90 and 481,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,471.92, 1,227,480.90 and 481,582.26 is: 664,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,471.92 : 1,227,480.90 = 481,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,471.92/1,227,480.90 = 481,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,471.92x = 1,227,480.90 × 481,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,471.92x = 591,133,025,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,133,025,928.83/889,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,588.74

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