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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,048.40, 1,339,572.60 and 331,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,048.40, 1,339,572.60 and 331,966.80 is: 497,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,048.40 : 1,339,572.60 = 331,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,048.40/1,339,572.60 = 331,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,048.40x = 1,339,572.60 × 331,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,048.40x = 444,693,629,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,693,629,389.68/893,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,950.20

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