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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,561.50, 1,334,480.49 and 298,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,561.50, 1,334,480.49 and 298,723.74 is: 448,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,561.50 : 1,334,480.49 = 298,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,561.50/1,334,480.49 = 298,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,561.50x = 1,334,480.49 × 298,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,561.50x = 398,641,002,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,641,002,929.83/889,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,132.03

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