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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,498.44, 1,227,493.20 and 481,597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,498.44, 1,227,493.20 and 481,597.02 is: 664,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,498.44 : 1,227,493.20 = 481,597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,498.44/1,227,493.20 = 481,597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,498.44x = 1,227,493.20 × 481,597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,498.44x = 591,157,067,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,157,067,190.26/889,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,595.96

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