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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,995.20, 1,340,474.40 and 333,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,995.20, 1,340,474.40 and 333,086.40 is: 499,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,995.20 : 1,340,474.40 = 333,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,995.20/1,340,474.40 = 333,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,995.20x = 1,340,474.40 × 333,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,995.20x = 446,493,792,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,493,792,188.16/893,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,436.45

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