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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,896.73, 1,333,644.36 and 281,784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,896.73, 1,333,644.36 and 281,784.18 is: 422,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,896.73 : 1,333,644.36 = 281,784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,896.73/1,333,644.36 = 281,784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,896.73x = 1,333,644.36 × 281,784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,896.73x = 375,799,882,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,799,882,394.23/888,896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,771.14

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