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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,372.98, 1,334,187.45 and 290,185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,372.98, 1,334,187.45 and 290,185.74 is: 435,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,372.98 : 1,334,187.45 = 290,185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,372.98/1,334,187.45 = 290,185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,372.98x = 1,334,187.45 × 290,185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,372.98x = 387,162,172,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,162,172,476.96/889,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,320.37

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