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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,334.40, 1,332,594.99 and 289,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,334.40, 1,332,594.99 and 289,342.24 is: 434,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,334.40 : 1,332,594.99 = 289,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,334.40/1,332,594.99 = 289,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,334.40x = 1,332,594.99 × 289,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,334.40x = 385,576,016,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,576,016,087.89/888,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,043.77

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