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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,718.40, 1,335,614.40 and 535,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,718.40, 1,335,614.40 and 535,132.80 is: 803,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,718.40 : 1,335,614.40 = 535,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,718.40/1,335,614.40 = 535,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,718.40x = 1,335,614.40 × 535,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,718.40x = 714,731,073,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,731,073,592.32/889,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,322.80

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