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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,864.38, 1,334,795.76 and 357,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,864.38, 1,334,795.76 and 357,385.50 is: 536,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,864.38 : 1,334,795.76 = 357,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,864.38/1,334,795.76 = 357,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,864.38x = 1,334,795.76 × 357,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,864.38x = 477,036,650,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,036,650,085.48/889,864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,077.92

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