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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,884.97, 1,228,031.49 and 481,976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,884.97, 1,228,031.49 and 481,976.67 is: 665,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,884.97 : 1,228,031.49 = 481,976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,884.97/1,228,031.49 = 481,976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,884.97x = 1,228,031.49 × 481,976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,884.97x = 591,882,528,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,882,528,205.34/889,884.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,122.51

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