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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,565.63, 1,227,598.74 and 481,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,565.63, 1,227,598.74 and 481,667.34 is: 664,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,565.63 : 1,227,598.74 = 481,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,565.63/1,227,598.74 = 481,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,565.63x = 1,227,598.74 × 481,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,565.63x = 591,294,224,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,294,224,286.65/889,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,699.95

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