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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,162.90, 1,332,260.82 and 289,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,162.90, 1,332,260.82 and 289,122 is: 433,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,162.90 : 1,332,260.82 = 289,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,162.90/1,332,260.82 = 289,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,162.90x = 1,332,260.82 × 289,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,162.90x = 385,185,912,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,185,912,800.04/888,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,688.36

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