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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,317.71, 1,333,978.38 and 416,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,317.71, 1,333,978.38 and 416,335.22 is: 624,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,317.71 : 1,333,978.38 = 416,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,317.71/1,333,978.38 = 416,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,317.71x = 1,333,978.38 × 416,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,317.71x = 555,382,175,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,382,175,642.65/889,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,503.68

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