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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,539.18, 1,227,565.97 and 481,645.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,539.18, 1,227,565.97 and 481,645.86 is: 664,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,539.18 : 1,227,565.97 = 481,645.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,539.18/1,227,565.97 = 481,645.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,539.18x = 1,227,565.97 × 481,645.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,539.18x = 591,252,067,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,252,067,327.38/889,539.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,672.32

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