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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,898.23, 1,333,646.61 and 281,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,898.23, 1,333,646.61 and 281,785.68 is: 422,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,898.23 : 1,333,646.61 = 281,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,898.23/1,333,646.61 = 281,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,898.23x = 1,333,646.61 × 281,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,898.23x = 375,802,516,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,802,516,878.55/888,898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,773.39

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