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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,855.21, 1,337,987.16 and 386,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,855.21, 1,337,987.16 and 386,501.02 is: 579,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,855.21 : 1,337,987.16 = 386,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,855.21/1,337,987.16 = 386,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,855.21x = 1,337,987.16 × 386,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,855.21x = 517,133,398,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,133,398,741.94/891,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,840.08

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