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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,095.20, 1,332,315.60 and 257,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,095.20, 1,332,315.60 and 257,029.60 is: 385,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,095.20 : 1,332,315.60 = 257,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,095.20/1,332,315.60 = 257,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,095.20x = 1,332,315.60 × 257,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,095.20x = 342,444,545,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,444,545,741.76/888,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,594.41

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