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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,785.52, 1,333,374.12 and 257,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,785.52, 1,333,374.12 and 257,725.68 is: 386,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,785.52 : 1,333,374.12 = 257,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,785.52/1,333,374.12 = 257,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,785.52x = 1,333,374.12 × 257,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,785.52x = 343,644,751,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,644,751,771.40/888,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,645.31

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