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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,089.73, 1,332,150.81 and 289,048.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,089.73, 1,332,150.81 and 289,048.56 is: 433,578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,089.73 : 1,332,150.81 = 289,048.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,089.73/1,332,150.81 = 289,048.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,089.73x = 1,332,150.81 × 289,048.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,089.73x = 385,056,273,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,056,273,333.33/888,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,578.12

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