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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,542.03, 1,331,605.32 and 375,780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,542.03, 1,331,605.32 and 375,780.92 is: 563,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,542.03 : 1,331,605.32 = 375,780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,542.03/1,331,605.32 = 375,780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,542.03x = 1,331,605.32 × 375,780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,542.03x = 500,391,865,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,391,865,568.47/888,542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,160.61

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