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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,031.56, 1,331,214.66 and 432,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,031.56, 1,331,214.66 and 432,523.20 is: 648,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,031.56 : 1,331,214.66 = 432,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,031.56/1,331,214.66 = 432,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,031.56x = 1,331,214.66 × 432,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,031.56x = 575,781,224,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,781,224,630.11/888,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,379.24

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