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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,622, 1,332,796.12 and 289,581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,622, 1,332,796.12 and 289,581.68 is: 434,327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,622 : 1,332,796.12 = 289,581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,622/1,332,796.12 = 289,581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,622x = 1,332,796.12 × 289,581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,622x = 385,953,339,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,953,339,527.08/888,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,327.91

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