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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,891.40, 1,331,837.10 and 389,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,891.40, 1,331,837.10 and 389,255.40 is: 583,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,891.40 : 1,331,837.10 = 389,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,891.40/1,331,837.10 = 389,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,891.40x = 1,331,837.10 × 389,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,891.40x = 518,424,783,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,424,783,095.34/887,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,883.10

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