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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,171, 1,335,466.50 and 291,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,171, 1,335,466.50 and 291,129.80 is: 436,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,171 : 1,335,466.50 = 291,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,171/1,335,466.50 = 291,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,171x = 1,335,466.50 × 291,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,171x = 388,794,095,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,794,095,051.70/890,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,763.38

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