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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,538.78, 1,331,600.45 and 375,777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,538.78, 1,331,600.45 and 375,777.66 is: 563,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,538.78 : 1,331,600.45 = 375,777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,538.78/1,331,600.45 = 375,777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,538.78x = 1,331,600.45 × 375,777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,538.78x = 500,385,701,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,385,701,155.95/888,538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,155.73

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