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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,883.90, 1,332,259.90 and 456,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,883.90, 1,332,259.90 and 456,156.34 is: 683,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,883.90 : 1,332,259.90 = 456,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,883.90/1,332,259.90 = 456,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,883.90x = 1,332,259.90 × 456,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,883.90x = 607,718,799,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,718,799,912.77/888,883.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,687.49

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