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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,472.46, 1,332,707.70 and 289,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,472.46, 1,332,707.70 and 289,432.74 is: 434,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,472.46 : 1,332,707.70 = 289,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,472.46/1,332,707.70 = 289,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,472.46x = 1,332,707.70 × 289,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,472.46x = 385,729,241,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,729,241,230.10/888,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,148.79

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