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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,001.70, 1,332,002.55 and 355,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,001.70, 1,332,002.55 and 355,604.90 is: 533,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,001.70 : 1,332,002.55 = 355,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,001.70/1,332,002.55 = 355,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,001.70x = 1,332,002.55 × 355,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,001.70x = 473,666,633,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,666,633,592.50/888,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,407.35

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