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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,148.36, 1,333,861.44 and 289,970.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,148.36, 1,333,861.44 and 289,970.15 is: 435,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,148.36 : 1,333,861.44 = 289,970.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,148.36/1,333,861.44 = 289,970.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,148.36x = 1,333,861.44 × 289,970.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,148.36x = 386,780,001,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,780,001,836.02/889,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,000.52

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