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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,945.92, 1,333,985.76 and 416,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,945.92, 1,333,985.76 and 416,232 is: 623,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,945.92 : 1,333,985.76 = 416,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,945.92/1,333,985.76 = 416,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,945.92x = 1,333,985.76 × 416,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,945.92x = 555,247,560,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,247,560,856.32/889,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,911.58

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