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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,280.62, 1,332,928.86 and 375,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,280.62, 1,332,928.86 and 375,905.40 is: 564,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,280.62 : 1,332,928.86 = 375,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,280.62/1,332,928.86 = 375,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,280.62x = 1,332,928.86 × 375,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,280.62x = 501,055,156,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,055,156,289.84/888,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,073.05

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