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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,890.22, 1,228,038.73 and 481,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,890.22, 1,228,038.73 and 481,981.92 is: 665,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,890.22 : 1,228,038.73 = 481,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,890.22/1,228,038.73 = 481,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,890.22x = 1,228,038.73 × 481,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,890.22x = 591,892,464,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,892,464,919.76/889,890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,129.76

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