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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,610.04, 1,332,778.12 and 289,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,610.04, 1,332,778.12 and 289,569.68 is: 434,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,610.04 : 1,332,778.12 = 289,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,610.04/1,332,778.12 = 289,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,610.04x = 1,332,778.12 × 289,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,610.04x = 385,932,133,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,932,133,719.40/888,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,309.90

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