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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,266.30, 1,327,972.60 and 373,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,266.30, 1,327,972.60 and 373,079.64 is: 559,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,266.30 : 1,327,972.60 = 373,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,266.30/1,327,972.60 = 373,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,266.30x = 1,327,972.60 × 373,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,266.30x = 495,439,539,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,439,539,537.86/885,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,650.29

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