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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,719.90, 1,227,814.20 and 481,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,719.90, 1,227,814.20 and 481,824.96 is: 664,918.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,719.90 : 1,227,814.20 = 481,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,719.90/1,227,814.20 = 481,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,719.90x = 1,227,814.20 × 481,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,719.90x = 591,591,527,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,591,527,802.43/889,719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,918.84

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