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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,214.20, 1,332,029.70 and 327,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,214.20, 1,332,029.70 and 327,175.80 is: 490,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,214.20 : 1,332,029.70 = 327,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,214.20/1,332,029.70 = 327,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,214.20x = 1,332,029.70 × 327,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,214.20x = 435,807,882,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,807,882,721.26/888,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,656.29

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