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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,796.91, 1,334,922.87 and 258,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,796.91, 1,334,922.87 and 258,710.73 is: 388,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,796.91 : 1,334,922.87 = 258,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,796.91/1,334,922.87 = 258,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,796.91x = 1,334,922.87 × 258,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,796.91x = 345,358,870,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,358,870,191.40/889,796.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,132.24

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