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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,473, 1,332,708.44 and 289,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,473, 1,332,708.44 and 289,433.20 is: 434,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,473 : 1,332,708.44 = 289,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,473/1,332,708.44 = 289,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,473x = 1,332,708.44 × 289,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,473x = 385,730,068,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,730,068,456.21/888,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,149.45

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