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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,329.15, 1,334,030.63 and 258,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,329.15, 1,334,030.63 and 258,242.96 is: 387,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,329.15 : 1,334,030.63 = 258,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,329.15/1,334,030.63 = 258,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,329.15x = 1,334,030.63 × 258,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,329.15x = 344,504,010,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,504,010,660.50/889,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,375.15

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