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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,501.92, 1,227,513.36 and 481,603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,501.92, 1,227,513.36 and 481,603.92 is: 664,613.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,501.92 : 1,227,513.36 = 481,603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,501.92/1,227,513.36 = 481,603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,501.92x = 1,227,513.36 × 481,603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,501.92x = 591,175,246,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,175,246,028.37/889,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,613.79

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