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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,943.74, 1,333,138.89 and 297,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,943.74, 1,333,138.89 and 297,829.50 is: 446,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,943.74 : 1,333,138.89 = 297,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,943.74/1,333,138.89 = 297,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,943.74x = 1,333,138.89 × 297,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,943.74x = 397,048,089,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,048,089,039.26/888,943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,651.54

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