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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,415.74, 1,327,137.89 and 372,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,415.74, 1,327,137.89 and 372,043.32 is: 558,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,415.74 : 1,327,137.89 = 372,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,415.74/1,327,137.89 = 372,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,415.74x = 1,327,137.89 × 372,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,415.74x = 493,752,782,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,752,782,445.44/884,415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,281.32

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