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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,276.59, 1,332,958.28 and 384,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,276.59, 1,332,958.28 and 384,075.14 is: 575,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,276.59 : 1,332,958.28 = 384,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,276.59/1,332,958.28 = 384,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,276.59x = 1,332,958.28 × 384,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,276.59x = 511,956,129,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,956,129,419.99/889,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,699.55

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