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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,258.32, 1,321,017.14 and 375,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,258.32, 1,321,017.14 and 375,174.36 is: 563,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,258.32 : 1,321,017.14 = 375,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,258.32/1,321,017.14 = 375,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,258.32x = 1,321,017.14 × 375,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,258.32x = 495,611,760,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,611,760,048.53/880,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,029.91

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