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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,436.90, 1,334,213.81 and 356,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,436.90, 1,334,213.81 and 356,888.72 is: 535,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,436.90 : 1,334,213.81 = 356,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,436.90/1,334,213.81 = 356,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,436.90x = 1,334,213.81 × 356,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,436.90x = 476,165,858,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,165,858,857.22/889,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,356.54

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