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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,141.98, 1,320,842.66 and 375,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,141.98, 1,320,842.66 and 375,058.02 is: 562,855.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,141.98 : 1,320,842.66 = 375,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,141.98/1,320,842.66 = 375,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,141.98x = 1,320,842.66 × 375,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,141.98x = 495,392,630,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,392,630,915.84/880,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,855.36

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