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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,253.66, 1,334,092.71 and 290,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,253.66, 1,334,092.71 and 290,215.96 is: 435,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,253.66 : 1,334,092.71 = 290,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,253.66/1,334,092.71 = 290,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,253.66x = 1,334,092.71 × 290,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,253.66x = 387,174,996,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,174,996,561.65/889,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,393.20

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