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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,622.15, 1,330,878.50 and 375,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,622.15, 1,330,878.50 and 375,023.79 is: 562,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,622.15 : 1,330,878.50 = 375,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,622.15/1,330,878.50 = 375,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,622.15x = 1,330,878.50 × 375,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,622.15x = 499,111,098,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,111,098,630.74/887,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,301.31

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