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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,258.82, 1,321,017.89 and 375,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,258.82, 1,321,017.89 and 375,174.86 is: 563,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,258.82 : 1,321,017.89 = 375,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,258.82/1,321,017.89 = 375,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,258.82x = 1,321,017.89 × 375,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,258.82x = 495,612,701,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,612,701,938.25/880,258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,030.66

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