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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,631.56, 1,332,741.40 and 248,980.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,631.56, 1,332,741.40 and 248,980.23 is: 373,412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,631.56 : 1,332,741.40 = 248,980.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,631.56/1,332,741.40 = 248,980.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,631.56x = 1,332,741.40 × 248,980.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,631.56x = 331,826,259,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,826,259,680.07/888,631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,412.64

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