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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,493.41, 1,227,499.25 and 481,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,493.41, 1,227,499.25 and 481,595.19 is: 664,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,493.41 : 1,227,499.25 = 481,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,493.41/1,227,499.25 = 481,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,493.41x = 1,227,499.25 × 481,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,493.41x = 591,157,727,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,157,727,517.51/889,493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,600.46

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