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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,074.28, 1,331,795.52 and 256,857.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,074.28, 1,331,795.52 and 256,857.48 is: 385,194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,074.28 : 1,331,795.52 = 256,857.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,074.28/1,331,795.52 = 256,857.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,074.28x = 1,331,795.52 × 256,857.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,074.28x = 342,081,641,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,081,641,142.49/888,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,194.85

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