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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,135.60, 1,332,203.40 and 257,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,135.60, 1,332,203.40 and 257,113.20 is: 385,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,135.60 : 1,332,203.40 = 257,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,135.60/1,332,203.40 = 257,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,135.60x = 1,332,203.40 × 257,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,135.60x = 342,527,079,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,527,079,224.88/888,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,669.80

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