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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,271.83, 1,332,915.62 and 375,896.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,271.83, 1,332,915.62 and 375,896.61 is: 564,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,271.83 : 1,332,915.62 = 375,896.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,271.83/1,332,915.62 = 375,896.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,271.83x = 1,332,915.62 × 375,896.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,271.83x = 501,038,461,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,038,461,094.57/888,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,059.83

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