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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,141.82, 1,326,727.35 and 371,769.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,141.82, 1,326,727.35 and 371,769.93 is: 557,871.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,141.82 : 1,326,727.35 = 371,769.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,141.82/1,326,727.35 = 371,769.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,141.82x = 1,326,727.35 × 371,769.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,141.82x = 493,237,327,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,237,327,404.95/884,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,871.28

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