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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,737.88, 1,333,306.91 and 281,562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,737.88, 1,333,306.91 and 281,562.81 is: 422,407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,737.88 : 1,333,306.91 = 281,562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,737.88/1,333,306.91 = 281,562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,737.88x = 1,333,306.91 × 281,562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,737.88x = 375,409,640,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,409,640,172.02/888,737.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,407.61

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