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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,848.31, 1,333,530.68 and 320,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,848.31, 1,333,530.68 and 320,218.59 is: 480,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,848.31 : 1,333,530.68 = 320,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,848.31/1,333,530.68 = 320,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,848.31x = 1,333,530.68 × 320,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,848.31x = 427,021,314,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,021,314,071.34/888,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,420.91

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