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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,325.43, 1,332,581.48 and 289,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,325.43, 1,332,581.48 and 289,333.23 is: 434,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,325.43 : 1,332,581.48 = 289,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,325.43/1,332,581.48 = 289,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,325.43x = 1,332,581.48 × 289,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,325.43x = 385,560,098,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,560,098,487.73/888,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,030.24

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