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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,381.26, 1,332,254.03 and 600,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,381.26, 1,332,254.03 and 600,157.54 is: 901,035.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,381.26 : 1,332,254.03 = 600,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,381.26/1,332,254.03 = 600,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,381.26x = 1,332,254.03 × 600,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,381.26x = 799,562,299,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,562,299,469.65/887,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,035.82

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