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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,459.77, 1,332,688.56 and 289,419.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,459.77, 1,332,688.56 and 289,419.95 is: 434,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,459.77 : 1,332,688.56 = 289,419.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,459.77/1,332,688.56 = 289,419.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,459.77x = 1,332,688.56 × 289,419.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,459.77x = 385,706,649,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,706,649,737.33/888,459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,129.56

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