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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,158.96, 1,327,739.24 and 379,391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,158.96, 1,327,739.24 and 379,391.72 is: 569,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,158.96 : 1,327,739.24 = 379,391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,158.96/1,327,739.24 = 379,391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,158.96x = 1,327,739.24 × 379,391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,158.96x = 503,733,273,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,733,273,975.09/885,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,087.92

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