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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,791.83, 1,227,906.65 and 481,884.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,791.83, 1,227,906.65 and 481,884.29 is: 664,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,791.83 : 1,227,906.65 = 481,884.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,791.83/1,227,906.65 = 481,884.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,791.83x = 1,227,906.65 × 481,884.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,791.83x = 591,708,921,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,708,921,812.11/889,791.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,997.03

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