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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,652.53, 1,227,718.27 and 481,754.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,652.53, 1,227,718.27 and 481,754.37 is: 664,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,652.53 : 1,227,718.27 = 481,754.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,652.53/1,227,718.27 = 481,754.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,652.53x = 1,227,718.27 × 481,754.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,652.53x = 591,458,641,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,458,641,701.34/889,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,819.83

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