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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,620, 1,332,793.12 and 289,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,620, 1,332,793.12 and 289,579.68 is: 434,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,620 : 1,332,793.12 = 289,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,620/1,332,793.12 = 289,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,620x = 1,332,793.12 × 289,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,620x = 385,949,805,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,949,805,195.80/888,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,324.91

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