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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,583.40, 1,334,115.90 and 320,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,583.40, 1,334,115.90 and 320,898.60 is: 481,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,583.40 : 1,334,115.90 = 320,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,583.40/1,334,115.90 = 320,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,583.40x = 1,334,115.90 × 320,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,583.40x = 428,115,924,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,115,924,547.74/889,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,254.40

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