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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,505.87, 1,227,512.89 and 481,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,505.87, 1,227,512.89 and 481,599.14 is: 664,604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,505.87 : 1,227,512.89 = 481,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,505.87/1,227,512.89 = 481,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,505.87x = 1,227,512.89 × 481,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,505.87x = 591,169,154,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,169,154,027.70/889,505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,604.00

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