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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,096.40, 1,332,144.60 and 257,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,096.40, 1,332,144.60 and 257,030.80 is: 385,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,096.40 : 1,332,144.60 = 257,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,096.40/1,332,144.60 = 257,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,096.40x = 1,332,144.60 × 257,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,096.40x = 342,402,192,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,402,192,253.68/888,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,546.20

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