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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,329.93, 1,332,588.23 and 289,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,329.93, 1,332,588.23 and 289,337.73 is: 434,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,329.93 : 1,332,588.23 = 289,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,329.93/1,332,588.23 = 289,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,329.93x = 1,332,588.23 × 289,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,329.93x = 385,568,052,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,568,052,046.23/888,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,037.00

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