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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,047.85, 1,228,269.80 and 482,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,047.85, 1,228,269.80 and 482,149.70 is: 665,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,047.85 : 1,228,269.80 = 482,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,047.85/1,228,269.80 = 482,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,047.85x = 1,228,269.80 × 482,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,047.85x = 592,209,915,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,209,915,589.06/890,047.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,368.63

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