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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,542.53, 1,331,606.08 and 375,781.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,542.53, 1,331,606.08 and 375,781.41 is: 563,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,542.53 : 1,331,606.08 = 375,781.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,542.53/1,331,606.08 = 375,781.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,542.53x = 1,331,606.08 × 375,781.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,542.53x = 500,392,810,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,392,810,306.97/888,542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,161.35

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