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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,358.60, 1,332,537.90 and 289,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,358.60, 1,332,537.90 and 289,318.60 is: 433,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,358.60 : 1,332,537.90 = 289,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,358.60/1,332,537.90 = 289,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,358.60x = 1,332,537.90 × 289,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,358.60x = 385,527,999,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,527,999,674.94/888,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,977.90

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