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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,546.80, 1,334,320.20 and 249,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,546.80, 1,334,320.20 and 249,849.30 is: 374,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,546.80 : 1,334,320.20 = 249,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,546.80/1,334,320.20 = 249,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,546.80x = 1,334,320.20 × 249,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,546.80x = 333,378,967,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,378,967,945.86/889,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,773.95

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