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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,574, 1,334,499.24 and 298,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,574, 1,334,499.24 and 298,736.24 is: 448,150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,574 : 1,334,499.24 = 298,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,574/1,334,499.24 = 298,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,574x = 1,334,499.24 × 298,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,574x = 398,663,285,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,663,285,240.46/889,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,150.78

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