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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,272.58, 1,332,916.74 and 375,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,272.58, 1,332,916.74 and 375,897.36 is: 564,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,272.58 : 1,332,916.74 = 375,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,272.58/1,332,916.74 = 375,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,272.58x = 1,332,916.74 × 375,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,272.58x = 501,039,883,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,039,883,665.81/888,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,060.96

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