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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,554.46, 1,333,032.21 and 281,379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,554.46, 1,333,032.21 and 281,379.63 is: 422,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,554.46 : 1,333,032.21 = 281,379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,554.46/1,333,032.21 = 281,379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,554.46x = 1,333,032.21 × 281,379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,554.46x = 375,088,110,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,088,110,027.88/888,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,132.94

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