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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,868.53, 1,333,468.86 and 356,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,868.53, 1,333,468.86 and 356,431.23 is: 534,713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,868.53 : 1,333,468.86 = 356,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,868.53/1,333,468.86 = 356,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,868.53x = 1,333,468.86 × 356,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,868.53x = 475,289,945,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,289,945,936.50/888,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,713.44

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