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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,333.20, 1,334,874.60 and 440,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,333.20, 1,334,874.60 and 440,560.80 is: 661,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,333.20 : 1,334,874.60 = 440,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,333.20/1,334,874.60 = 440,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,333.20x = 1,334,874.60 × 440,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,333.20x = 588,093,421,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,093,421,675.68/889,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,274.56

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