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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,169.90, 1,332,271.32 and 289,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,169.90, 1,332,271.32 and 289,129 is: 433,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,169.90 : 1,332,271.32 = 289,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,169.90/1,332,271.32 = 289,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,169.90x = 1,332,271.32 × 289,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,169.90x = 385,198,274,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,198,274,480.28/888,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,698.86

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