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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,741.04, 1,227,843.75 and 481,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,741.04, 1,227,843.75 and 481,843.52 is: 664,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,741.04 : 1,227,843.75 = 481,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,741.04/1,227,843.75 = 481,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,741.04x = 1,227,843.75 × 481,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,741.04x = 591,628,554,510
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,628,554,510/889,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,944.66

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