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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,869.53, 1,333,470.36 and 356,432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,869.53, 1,333,470.36 and 356,432.23 is: 534,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,869.53 : 1,333,470.36 = 356,432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,869.53/1,333,470.36 = 356,432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,869.53x = 1,333,470.36 × 356,432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,869.53x = 475,291,814,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,291,814,053.70/888,869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,714.94

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