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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,605.73, 1,332,933.98 and 348,839.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,605.73, 1,332,933.98 and 348,839.55 is: 523,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,605.73 : 1,332,933.98 = 348,839.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,605.73/1,332,933.98 = 348,839.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,605.73x = 1,332,933.98 × 348,839.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,605.73x = 464,980,088,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,980,088,018.71/888,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,269.29

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