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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,538.28, 1,331,599.70 and 375,777.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,538.28, 1,331,599.70 and 375,777.16 is: 563,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,538.28 : 1,331,599.70 = 375,777.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,538.28/1,331,599.70 = 375,777.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,538.28x = 1,331,599.70 × 375,777.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,538.28x = 500,384,751,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,384,751,133.30/888,538.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,154.98

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