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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,974.07, 1,333,325.76 and 289,934.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,974.07, 1,333,325.76 and 289,934.27 is: 434,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,974.07 : 1,333,325.76 = 289,934.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,974.07/1,333,325.76 = 289,934.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,974.07x = 1,333,325.76 × 289,934.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,974.07x = 386,576,830,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,576,830,897.80/888,974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,857.26

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