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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,893.73, 1,333,639.85 and 281,781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,893.73, 1,333,639.85 and 281,781.18 is: 422,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,893.73 : 1,333,639.85 = 281,781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,893.73/1,333,639.85 = 281,781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,893.73x = 1,333,639.85 × 281,781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,893.73x = 375,794,609,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,794,609,219.12/888,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,766.63

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