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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,482.40, 1,334,223.60 and 390,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,482.40, 1,334,223.60 and 390,846.40 is: 586,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,482.40 : 1,334,223.60 = 390,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,482.40/1,334,223.60 = 390,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,482.40x = 1,334,223.60 × 390,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,482.40x = 521,476,490,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,476,490,855.04/889,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,269.60

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