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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,807.86, 1,334,841.93 and 258,639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,807.86, 1,334,841.93 and 258,639.66 is: 387,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,807.86 : 1,334,841.93 = 258,639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,807.86/1,334,841.93 = 258,639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,807.86x = 1,334,841.93 × 258,639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,807.86x = 345,243,062,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,243,062,928.94/889,807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,997.32

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