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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,487.49, 1,227,491.11 and 481,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,487.49, 1,227,491.11 and 481,589.28 is: 664,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,487.49 : 1,227,491.11 = 481,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,487.49/1,227,491.11 = 481,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,487.49x = 1,227,491.11 × 481,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,487.49x = 591,146,553,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,146,553,733.85/889,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,592.32

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