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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,231.77, 1,334,097.54 and 357,126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,231.77, 1,334,097.54 and 357,126.57 is: 535,790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,231.77 : 1,334,097.54 = 357,126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,231.77/1,334,097.54 = 357,126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,231.77x = 1,334,097.54 × 357,126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,231.77x = 476,441,678,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,441,678,505.64/889,231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,790.21

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