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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,255.66, 1,334,095.72 and 290,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,255.66, 1,334,095.72 and 290,217.96 is: 435,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,255.66 : 1,334,095.72 = 290,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,255.66/1,334,095.72 = 290,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,255.66x = 1,334,095.72 × 290,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,255.66x = 387,178,538,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,178,538,303.13/889,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,396.20

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