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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,034.76, 1,331,721.45 and 319,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,034.76, 1,331,721.45 and 319,260.66 is: 478,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,034.76 : 1,331,721.45 = 319,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,034.76/1,331,721.45 = 319,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,034.76x = 1,331,721.45 × 319,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,034.76x = 425,166,269,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,166,269,063.16/888,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,772.10

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