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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,224.34, 1,333,685.84 and 249,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,224.34, 1,333,685.84 and 249,381.04 is: 374,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,224.34 : 1,333,685.84 = 249,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,224.34/1,333,685.84 = 249,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,224.34x = 1,333,685.84 × 249,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,224.34x = 332,595,961,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,595,961,812.47/889,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,029.30

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