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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,180.60, 1,332,269.28 and 257,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,180.60, 1,332,269.28 and 257,093.40 is: 385,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,180.60 : 1,332,269.28 = 257,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,180.60/1,332,269.28 = 257,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,180.60x = 1,332,269.28 × 257,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,180.60x = 342,517,638,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,517,638,910.75/888,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,639.63

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