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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,731.40, 1,333,963.14 and 416,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,731.40, 1,333,963.14 and 416,158.60 is: 623,941.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,731.40 : 1,333,963.14 = 416,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,731.40/1,333,963.14 = 416,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,731.40x = 1,333,963.14 × 416,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,731.40x = 555,140,232,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,140,232,794.00/889,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,941.37

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