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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,197.24, 1,332,368.76 and 288,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,197.24, 1,332,368.76 and 288,998.12 is: 433,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,197.24 : 1,332,368.76 = 288,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,197.24/1,332,368.76 = 288,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,197.24x = 1,332,368.76 × 288,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,197.24x = 385,052,066,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,052,066,786.73/888,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,520.90

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