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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,181.60, 1,332,270.78 and 257,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,181.60, 1,332,270.78 and 257,094.40 is: 385,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,181.60 : 1,332,270.78 = 257,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,181.60/1,332,270.78 = 257,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,181.60x = 1,332,270.78 × 257,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,181.60x = 342,519,356,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,519,356,821.63/888,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,641.13

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