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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,458.14, 1,332,686.13 and 289,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,458.14, 1,332,686.13 and 289,418.32 is: 434,127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,458.14 : 1,332,686.13 = 289,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,458.14/1,332,686.13 = 289,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,458.14x = 1,332,686.13 × 289,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,458.14x = 385,703,780,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,703,780,831.90/888,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,127.13

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