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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,812.08, 1,333,187.52 and 356,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,812.08, 1,333,187.52 and 356,189.92 is: 534,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,812.08 : 1,333,187.52 = 356,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,812.08/1,333,187.52 = 356,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,812.08x = 1,333,187.52 × 356,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,812.08x = 474,867,956,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,867,956,093.80/888,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,272.62

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