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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,139.60, 1,332,209.40 and 257,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,139.60, 1,332,209.40 and 257,117.20 is: 385,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,139.60 : 1,332,209.40 = 257,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,139.60/1,332,209.40 = 257,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,139.60x = 1,332,209.40 × 257,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,139.60x = 342,533,950,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,533,950,741.68/888,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,675.80

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