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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,977.42, 1,334,033.01 and 416,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,977.42, 1,334,033.01 and 416,263.50 is: 623,958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,977.42 : 1,334,033.01 = 416,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,977.42/1,334,033.01 = 416,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,977.42x = 1,334,033.01 × 416,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,977.42x = 555,309,249,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,309,249,858.14/889,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,958.81

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