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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,458.42, 1,332,368.94 and 600,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,458.42, 1,332,368.94 and 600,234.92 is: 901,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,458.42 : 1,332,368.94 = 600,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,458.42/1,332,368.94 = 600,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,458.42x = 1,332,368.94 × 600,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,458.42x = 799,734,364,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,734,364,696.81/887,458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,151.37

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