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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,244.80, 1,331,978.40 and 355,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,244.80, 1,331,978.40 and 355,588.80 is: 533,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,244.80 : 1,331,978.40 = 355,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,244.80/1,331,978.40 = 355,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,244.80x = 1,331,978.40 × 355,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,244.80x = 473,636,600,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,636,600,881.92/888,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,227.55

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