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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,842.66, 1,334,010.60 and 383,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,842.66, 1,334,010.60 and 383,785.38 is: 576,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,842.66 : 1,334,010.60 = 383,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,842.66/1,334,010.60 = 383,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,842.66x = 1,334,010.60 × 383,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,842.66x = 511,973,765,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,973,765,045.03/888,842.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,000.45

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