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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,015.14, 1,332,241.41 and 256,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,015.14, 1,332,241.41 and 256,992.74 is: 385,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,015.14 : 1,332,241.41 = 256,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,015.14/1,332,241.41 = 256,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,015.14x = 1,332,241.41 × 256,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,015.14x = 342,376,370,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,376,370,297.36/888,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,552.40

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