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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,460.64, 1,332,689.88 and 289,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,460.64, 1,332,689.88 and 289,420.82 is: 434,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,460.64 : 1,332,689.88 = 289,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,460.64/1,332,689.88 = 289,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,460.64x = 1,332,689.88 × 289,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,460.64x = 385,708,197,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,708,197,875.30/888,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,130.88

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