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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,905.40, 1,331,858.10 and 389,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,905.40, 1,331,858.10 and 389,269.40 is: 583,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,905.40 : 1,331,858.10 = 389,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,905.40/1,331,858.10 = 389,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,905.40x = 1,331,858.10 × 389,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,905.40x = 518,451,603,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,451,603,472.14/887,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,904.10

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