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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,131.51, 1,326,711.87 and 371,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,131.51, 1,326,711.87 and 371,759.58 is: 557,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,131.51 : 1,326,711.87 = 371,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,131.51/1,326,711.87 = 371,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,131.51x = 1,326,711.87 × 371,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,131.51x = 493,217,847,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,217,847,572.22/884,131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,855.75

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