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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,170.56, 1,320,190.23 and 281,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,170.56, 1,320,190.23 and 281,195 is: 421,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,170.56 : 1,320,190.23 = 281,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,170.56/1,320,190.23 = 281,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,170.56x = 1,320,190.23 × 281,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,170.56x = 371,230,891,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,230,891,724.85/880,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,771.54

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