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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,117.40, 1,332,176.10 and 327,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,117.40, 1,332,176.10 and 327,370.60 is: 491,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,117.40 : 1,332,176.10 = 327,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,117.40/1,332,176.10 = 327,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,117.40x = 1,332,176.10 × 327,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,117.40x = 436,115,289,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,115,289,162.66/888,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,055.90

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