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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,791.30, 1,227,912.09 and 487,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,791.30, 1,227,912.09 and 487,383.30 is: 672,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,791.30 : 1,227,912.09 = 487,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,791.30/1,227,912.09 = 487,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,791.30x = 1,227,912.09 × 487,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,791.30x = 598,463,846,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,463,846,534.10/889,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,589.01

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