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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,661.44, 1,331,548.20 and 375,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,661.44, 1,331,548.20 and 375,231.02 is: 562,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,661.44 : 1,331,548.20 = 375,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,661.44/1,331,548.20 = 375,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,661.44x = 1,331,548.20 × 375,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,661.44x = 499,638,189,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,638,189,265.16/887,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,870.22

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