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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,073.88, 1,332,275.09 and 281,015.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,073.88, 1,332,275.09 and 281,015.03 is: 421,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,073.88 : 1,332,275.09 = 281,015.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,073.88/1,332,275.09 = 281,015.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,073.88x = 1,332,275.09 × 281,015.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,073.88x = 374,389,316,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,389,316,318.15/888,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,574.52

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