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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,499.43, 1,327,812.41 and 373,071.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,499.43, 1,327,812.41 and 373,071.02 is: 559,422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,499.43 : 1,327,812.41 = 373,071.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,499.43/1,327,812.41 = 373,071.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,499.43x = 1,327,812.41 × 373,071.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,499.43x = 495,368,324,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,368,324,460.97/885,499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,422.53

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