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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,708.54, 1,333,201.05 and 289,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,708.54, 1,333,201.05 and 289,530.21 is: 434,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,708.54 : 1,333,201.05 = 289,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,708.54/1,333,201.05 = 289,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,708.54x = 1,333,201.05 × 289,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,708.54x = 386,001,979,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,001,979,978.72/888,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,340.35

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