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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,033.68, 1,226,734.40 and 539,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,033.68, 1,226,734.40 and 539,992.40 is: 745,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,033.68 : 1,226,734.40 = 539,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,033.68/1,226,734.40 = 539,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,033.68x = 1,226,734.40 × 539,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,033.68x = 662,427,252,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,427,252,818.56/889,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,109.29

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