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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,225, 1,332,348.84 and 257,139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,225, 1,332,348.84 and 257,139.42 is: 385,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,225 : 1,332,348.84 = 257,139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,225/1,332,348.84 = 257,139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,225x = 1,332,348.84 × 257,139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,225x = 342,599,407,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,599,407,955.27/888,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,712.41

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