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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,633.40, 1,333,172.31 and 505,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,633.40, 1,333,172.31 and 505,687.34 is: 757,804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,633.40 : 1,333,172.31 = 505,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,633.40/1,333,172.31 = 505,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,633.40x = 1,333,172.31 × 505,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,633.40x = 674,168,359,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,168,359,205.56/889,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,804.69

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