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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,758.40, 1,333,348.80 and 289,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,758.40, 1,333,348.80 and 289,723.52 is: 434,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,758.40 : 1,333,348.80 = 289,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,758.40/1,333,348.80 = 289,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,758.40x = 1,333,348.80 × 289,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,758.40x = 386,302,507,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,302,507,723.78/888,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,654.13

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