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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,140.24, 1,332,544.89 and 533,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,140.24, 1,332,544.89 and 533,401.58 is: 800,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,140.24 : 1,332,544.89 = 533,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,140.24/1,332,544.89 = 533,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,140.24x = 1,332,544.89 × 533,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,140.24x = 710,781,549,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,781,549,746.93/888,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,303.28

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