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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,750.59, 1,334,625.55 and 357,271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,750.59, 1,334,625.55 and 357,271.46 is: 535,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,750.59 : 1,334,625.55 = 357,271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,750.59/1,334,625.55 = 357,271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,750.59x = 1,334,625.55 × 357,271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,750.59x = 476,823,618,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,823,618,801.80/889,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,907.06

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