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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,768.99, 1,332,838.40 and 319,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,768.99, 1,332,838.40 and 319,997.52 is: 479,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,768.99 : 1,332,838.40 = 319,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,768.99/1,332,838.40 = 319,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,768.99x = 1,332,838.40 × 319,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,768.99x = 426,504,980,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,504,980,960.78/888,768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,882.83

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