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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,802.20, 1,341,221.70 and 332,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,802.20, 1,341,221.70 and 332,893.40 is: 499,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,802.20 : 1,341,221.70 = 332,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,802.20/1,341,221.70 = 332,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,802.20x = 1,341,221.70 × 332,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,802.20x = 446,483,851,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,483,851,866.78/893,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,533.18

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