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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,168.52, 1,228,427.46 and 482,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,168.52, 1,228,427.46 and 482,278.44 is: 665,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,168.52 : 1,228,427.46 = 482,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,168.52/1,228,427.46 = 482,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,168.52x = 1,228,427.46 × 482,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,168.52x = 592,444,079,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,444,079,061.96/890,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,541.49

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