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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,883.97, 1,228,030.11 and 481,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,883.97, 1,228,030.11 and 481,975.67 is: 665,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,883.97 : 1,228,030.11 = 481,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,883.97/1,228,030.11 = 481,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,883.97x = 1,228,030.11 × 481,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,883.97x = 591,880,628,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,880,628,907.27/889,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,121.13

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