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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,286.40, 1,334,102.40 and 383,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,286.40, 1,334,102.40 and 383,846.40 is: 575,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,286.40 : 1,334,102.40 = 383,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,286.40/1,334,102.40 = 383,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,286.40x = 1,334,102.40 × 383,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,286.40x = 512,090,403,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,090,403,471.36/889,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,844.19

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