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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,075.28, 1,331,797.02 and 256,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,075.28, 1,331,797.02 and 256,858.48 is: 385,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,075.28 : 1,331,797.02 = 256,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,075.28/1,331,797.02 = 256,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,075.28x = 1,331,797.02 × 256,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,075.28x = 342,083,358,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,083,358,225.73/888,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,196.35

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