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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,748.59, 1,334,622.55 and 357,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,748.59, 1,334,622.55 and 357,269.46 is: 535,904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,748.59 : 1,334,622.55 = 357,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,748.59/1,334,622.55 = 357,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,748.59x = 1,334,622.55 × 357,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,748.59x = 476,819,877,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,819,877,742.32/889,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,904.06

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