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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,272.83, 1,332,917.12 and 375,897.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,272.83, 1,332,917.12 and 375,897.61 is: 564,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,272.83 : 1,332,917.12 = 375,897.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,272.83/1,332,917.12 = 375,897.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,272.83x = 1,332,917.12 × 375,897.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,272.83x = 501,040,359,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,040,359,736.08/888,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,061.34

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