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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,550.24, 1,331,617.60 and 375,789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,550.24, 1,331,617.60 and 375,789.26 is: 563,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,550.24 : 1,331,617.60 = 375,789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,550.24/1,331,617.60 = 375,789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,550.24x = 1,331,617.60 × 375,789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,550.24x = 500,407,592,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,407,592,506.98/888,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,173.10

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