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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,333.38, 1,334,248.36 and 357,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,333.38, 1,334,248.36 and 357,228.06 is: 535,941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,333.38 : 1,334,248.36 = 357,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,333.38/1,334,248.36 = 357,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,333.38x = 1,334,248.36 × 357,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,333.38x = 476,630,953,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,630,953,200.98/889,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,941.82

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