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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,721.81, 1,332,767.43 and 319,950.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,721.81, 1,332,767.43 and 319,950.18 is: 479,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,721.81 : 1,332,767.43 = 319,950.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,721.81/1,332,767.43 = 319,950.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,721.81x = 1,332,767.43 × 319,950.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,721.81x = 426,419,179,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,419,179,126.64/888,721.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,811.77

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