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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,629.41, 1,330,889.34 and 375,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,629.41, 1,330,889.34 and 375,031.01 is: 562,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,629.41 : 1,330,889.34 = 375,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,629.41/1,330,889.34 = 375,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,629.41x = 1,330,889.34 × 375,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,629.41x = 499,124,766,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,124,766,723.99/887,629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,312.11

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