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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,846.91, 1,334,016.98 and 383,789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,846.91, 1,334,016.98 and 383,789.63 is: 576,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,846.91 : 1,334,016.98 = 383,789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,846.91/1,334,016.98 = 383,789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,846.91x = 1,334,016.98 × 383,789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,846.91x = 511,981,881,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,981,881,248.97/888,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,006.82

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