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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,881.87, 1,228,034.02 and 481,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,881.87, 1,228,034.02 and 481,982.68 is: 665,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,881.87 : 1,228,034.02 = 481,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,881.87/1,228,034.02 = 481,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,881.87x = 1,228,034.02 × 481,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,881.87x = 591,891,128,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,891,128,090.77/889,881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,134.49

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