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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,478, 1,332,855.56 and 289,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,478, 1,332,855.56 and 289,297.68 is: 433,991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,478 : 1,332,855.56 = 289,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,478/1,332,855.56 = 289,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,478x = 1,332,855.56 × 289,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,478x = 385,592,021,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,592,021,283.10/888,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,991.64

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