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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,625, 1,332,800.62 and 289,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,625, 1,332,800.62 and 289,584.68 is: 434,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,625 : 1,332,800.62 = 289,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,625/1,332,800.62 = 289,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,625x = 1,332,800.62 × 289,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,625x = 385,958,641,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,958,641,046.50/888,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,332.41

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