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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,707.92, 1,227,797.60 and 481,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,707.92, 1,227,797.60 and 481,812.96 is: 664,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,707.92 : 1,227,797.60 = 481,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,707.92/1,227,797.60 = 481,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,707.92x = 1,227,797.60 × 481,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,707.92x = 591,568,795,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,568,795,936.90/889,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,902.25

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