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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,460.23, 1,332,689.34 and 289,420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,460.23, 1,332,689.34 and 289,420.43 is: 434,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,460.23 : 1,332,689.34 = 289,420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,460.23/1,332,689.34 = 289,420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,460.23x = 1,332,689.34 × 289,420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,460.23x = 385,707,521,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,707,521,839.22/888,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,130.32

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