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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,623.40, 1,334,435.10 and 328,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,623.40, 1,334,435.10 and 328,541.80 is: 492,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,623.40 : 1,334,435.10 = 328,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,623.40/1,334,435.10 = 328,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,623.40x = 1,334,435.10 × 328,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,623.40x = 438,417,709,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,417,709,737.18/889,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,812.70

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