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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,749.59, 1,334,624.05 and 357,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,749.59, 1,334,624.05 and 357,270.46 is: 535,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,749.59 : 1,334,624.05 = 357,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,749.59/1,334,624.05 = 357,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,749.59x = 1,334,624.05 × 357,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,749.59x = 476,821,748,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,821,748,270.56/889,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,905.56

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