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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,649.48, 1,332,719.46 and 289,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,649.48, 1,332,719.46 and 289,663.12 is: 434,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,649.48 : 1,332,719.46 = 289,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,649.48/1,332,719.46 = 289,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,649.48x = 1,332,719.46 × 289,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,649.48x = 386,039,676,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,039,676,868.32/888,649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,411.64

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