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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,159.96, 1,327,740.74 and 379,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,159.96, 1,327,740.74 and 379,392.72 is: 569,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,159.96 : 1,327,740.74 = 379,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,159.96/1,327,740.74 = 379,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,159.96x = 1,327,740.74 × 379,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,159.96x = 503,735,170,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,735,170,803.41/885,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,089.42

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