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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,543.53, 1,331,607.58 and 375,782.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,543.53, 1,331,607.58 and 375,782.41 is: 563,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,543.53 : 1,331,607.58 = 375,782.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,543.53/1,331,607.58 = 375,782.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,543.53x = 1,331,607.58 × 375,782.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,543.53x = 500,394,705,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,394,705,586.67/888,543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,162.85

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