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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,274.33, 1,332,919.37 and 375,899.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,274.33, 1,332,919.37 and 375,899.11 is: 564,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,274.33 : 1,332,919.37 = 375,899.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,274.33/1,332,919.37 = 375,899.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,274.33x = 1,332,919.37 × 375,899.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,274.33x = 501,043,204,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,043,204,884.76/888,274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,063.59

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