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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,374.28, 1,331,199.04 and 375,041.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,374.28, 1,331,199.04 and 375,041.57 is: 562,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,374.28 : 1,331,199.04 = 375,041.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,374.28/1,331,199.04 = 375,041.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,374.28x = 1,331,199.04 × 375,041.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,374.28x = 499,254,979,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,254,979,622.56/887,374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,620.52

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