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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,901.56, 1,335,020.82 and 357,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,901.56, 1,335,020.82 and 357,464.26 is: 536,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,901.56 : 1,335,020.82 = 357,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,901.56/1,335,020.82 = 357,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,901.56x = 1,335,020.82 × 357,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,901.56x = 477,222,229,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,222,229,505.89/889,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,264.07

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