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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,885.24, 1,333,466.37 and 289,707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,885.24, 1,333,466.37 and 289,707.39 is: 434,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,885.24 : 1,333,466.37 = 289,707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,885.24/1,333,466.37 = 289,707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,885.24x = 1,333,466.37 × 289,707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,885.24x = 386,315,061,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,315,061,705.47/888,885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,606.23

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