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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,712.66, 1,334,568.38 and 357,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,712.66, 1,334,568.38 and 357,233.45 is: 535,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,712.66 : 1,334,568.38 = 357,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,712.66/1,334,568.38 = 357,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,712.66x = 1,334,568.38 × 357,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,712.66x = 476,752,458,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,752,458,189.30/889,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,849.92

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