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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,873.65, 1,333,441.76 and 257,705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,873.65, 1,333,441.76 and 257,705.45 is: 386,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,873.65 : 1,333,441.76 = 257,705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,873.65/1,333,441.76 = 257,705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,873.65x = 1,333,441.76 × 257,705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,873.65x = 343,635,200,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,635,200,853.86/888,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,596.23

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