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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,659.43, 1,331,545.19 and 375,229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,659.43, 1,331,545.19 and 375,229.01 is: 562,867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,659.43 : 1,331,545.19 = 375,229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,659.43/1,331,545.19 = 375,229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,659.43x = 1,331,545.19 × 375,229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,659.43x = 499,634,383,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,634,383,413.96/887,659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,867.21

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