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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,060.38, 1,331,739.93 and 355,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,060.38, 1,331,739.93 and 355,482.14 is: 533,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,060.38 : 1,331,739.93 = 355,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,060.38/1,331,739.93 = 355,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,060.38x = 1,331,739.93 × 355,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,060.38x = 473,409,760,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,409,760,239.85/888,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,082.85

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