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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,142.95, 1,326,729.04 and 371,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,142.95, 1,326,729.04 and 371,771.03 is: 557,872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,142.95 : 1,326,729.04 = 371,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,142.95/1,326,729.04 = 371,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,142.95x = 1,326,729.04 × 371,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,142.95x = 493,239,424,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,239,424,119.11/884,142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,872.94

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