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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,358.80, 1,334,232.60 and 440,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,358.80, 1,334,232.60 and 440,294.80 is: 660,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,358.80 : 1,334,232.60 = 440,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,358.80/1,334,232.60 = 440,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,358.80x = 1,334,232.60 × 440,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,358.80x = 587,455,675,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,455,675,770.48/889,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,538.44

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