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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,549, 1,334,461.74 and 298,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,549, 1,334,461.74 and 298,711.24 is: 448,113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,549 : 1,334,461.74 = 298,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,549/1,334,461.74 = 298,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,549x = 1,334,461.74 × 298,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,549x = 398,618,721,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,618,721,087.96/889,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,113.28

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