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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,330.38, 1,334,243.85 and 357,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,330.38, 1,334,243.85 and 357,225.06 is: 535,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,330.38 : 1,334,243.85 = 357,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,330.38/1,334,243.85 = 357,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,330.38x = 1,334,243.85 × 357,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,330.38x = 476,625,339,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,625,339,370.88/889,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,937.32

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