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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,627.84, 1,227,692.29 and 481,729.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,627.84, 1,227,692.29 and 481,729.67 is: 664,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,627.84 : 1,227,692.29 = 481,729.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,627.84/1,227,692.29 = 481,729.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,627.84x = 1,227,692.29 × 481,729.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,627.84x = 591,415,799,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,415,799,858.34/889,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,790.12

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