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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,476.74, 1,332,719.01 and 281,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,476.74, 1,332,719.01 and 281,268.04 is: 421,903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,476.74 : 1,332,719.01 = 281,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,476.74/1,332,719.01 = 281,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,476.74x = 1,332,719.01 × 281,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,476.74x = 374,851,263,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,851,263,813.44/888,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,903.29

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