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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,196.24, 1,332,367.26 and 288,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,196.24, 1,332,367.26 and 288,997.12 is: 433,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,196.24 : 1,332,367.26 = 288,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,196.24/1,332,367.26 = 288,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,196.24x = 1,332,367.26 × 288,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,196.24x = 385,050,300,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,050,300,922.29/888,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,519.40

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