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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,871.04, 1,333,472.60 and 356,433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,871.04, 1,333,472.60 and 356,433.74 is: 534,717.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,871.04 : 1,333,472.60 = 356,433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,871.04/1,333,472.60 = 356,433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,871.04x = 1,333,472.60 × 356,433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,871.04x = 475,294,626,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,294,626,005.52/888,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,717.19

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