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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,728.44, 1,227,823.37 and 481,829.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,728.44, 1,227,823.37 and 481,829.01 is: 664,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,728.44 : 1,227,823.37 = 481,829.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,728.44/1,227,823.37 = 481,829.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,728.44x = 1,227,823.37 × 481,829.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,728.44x = 591,600,922,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,600,922,619.96/889,728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,923.03

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