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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,002.72, 1,333,267.20 and 249,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,002.72, 1,333,267.20 and 249,271.20 is: 373,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,002.72 : 1,333,267.20 = 249,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,002.72/1,333,267.20 = 249,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,002.72x = 1,333,267.20 × 249,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,002.72x = 332,345,114,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,345,114,864.64/889,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,840.38

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