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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,591.78, 1,324,447.11 and 377,156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,591.78, 1,324,447.11 and 377,156.28 is: 565,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,591.78 : 1,324,447.11 = 377,156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,591.78/1,324,447.11 = 377,156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,591.78x = 1,324,447.11 × 377,156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,591.78x = 499,523,545,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,523,545,064.35/882,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,973.48

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