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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,238.83, 1,332,219.27 and 289,195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,238.83, 1,332,219.27 and 289,195.97 is: 433,748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,238.83 : 1,332,219.27 = 289,195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,238.83/1,332,219.27 = 289,195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,238.83x = 1,332,219.27 × 289,195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,238.83x = 385,272,437,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,272,437,379.25/888,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,748.70

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