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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,332.38, 1,334,246.86 and 357,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,332.38, 1,334,246.86 and 357,227.06 is: 535,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,332.38 : 1,334,246.86 = 357,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,332.38/1,334,246.86 = 357,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,332.38x = 1,334,246.86 × 357,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,332.38x = 476,629,083,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,629,083,112.03/889,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,940.32

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