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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,050.60, 1,332,294.44 and 257,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,050.60, 1,332,294.44 and 257,028.20 is: 385,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,050.60 : 1,332,294.44 = 257,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,050.60/1,332,294.44 = 257,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,050.60x = 1,332,294.44 × 257,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,050.60x = 342,437,241,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,437,241,783.21/888,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,605.55

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