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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,871.99, 1,228,015.91 and 481,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,871.99, 1,228,015.91 and 481,964.36 is: 665,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,871.99 : 1,228,015.91 = 481,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,871.99/1,228,015.91 = 481,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,871.99x = 1,228,015.91 × 481,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,871.99x = 591,859,899,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,859,899,723.15/889,871.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,106.79

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