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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,846.59, 1,334,016.51 and 383,789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,846.59, 1,334,016.51 and 383,789.32 is: 576,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,846.59 : 1,334,016.51 = 383,789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,846.59/1,334,016.51 = 383,789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,846.59x = 1,334,016.51 × 383,789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,846.59x = 511,981,284,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,981,284,467.42/888,846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,006.35

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