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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,872.94, 1,333,440.54 and 257,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,872.94, 1,333,440.54 and 257,704.74 is: 386,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,872.94 : 1,333,440.54 = 257,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,872.94/1,333,440.54 = 257,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,872.94x = 1,333,440.54 × 257,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,872.94x = 343,633,947,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,633,947,666.16/888,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,595.13

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