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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,885.99, 1,228,035.22 and 481,978.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,885.99, 1,228,035.22 and 481,978.36 is: 665,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,885.99 : 1,228,035.22 = 481,978.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,885.99/1,228,035.22 = 481,978.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,885.99x = 1,228,035.22 × 481,978.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,885.99x = 591,886,401,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,886,401,357.84/889,885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,126.10

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