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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,972.32, 1,333,323.14 and 289,932.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,972.32, 1,333,323.14 and 289,932.53 is: 434,854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,972.32 : 1,333,323.14 = 289,932.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,972.32/1,333,323.14 = 289,932.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,972.32x = 1,333,323.14 × 289,932.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,972.32x = 386,573,743,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,573,743,171.47/888,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,854.65

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