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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,001.60, 1,332,002.40 and 289,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,001.60, 1,332,002.40 and 289,019.20 is: 433,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,001.60 : 1,332,002.40 = 289,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,001.60/1,332,002.40 = 289,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,001.60x = 1,332,002.40 × 289,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,001.60x = 384,974,268,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,974,268,046.08/888,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,528.80

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