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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,908.58, 1,329,378.60 and 373,541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,908.58, 1,329,378.60 and 373,541.57 is: 560,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,908.58 : 1,329,378.60 = 373,541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,908.58/1,329,378.60 = 373,541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,908.58x = 1,329,378.60 × 373,541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,908.58x = 496,578,169,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,578,169,107.46/885,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,529.81

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