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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,297.16, 1,339,157.88 and 331,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,297.16, 1,339,157.88 and 331,938 is: 497,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,297.16 : 1,339,157.88 = 331,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,297.16/1,339,157.88 = 331,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,297.16x = 1,339,157.88 × 331,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,297.16x = 444,517,388,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,517,388,371.44/893,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,614.24

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