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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,945.60, 1,332,381.60 and 356,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,945.60, 1,332,381.60 and 356,203.20 is: 533,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,945.60 : 1,332,381.60 = 356,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,945.60/1,332,381.60 = 356,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,945.60x = 1,332,381.60 × 356,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,945.60x = 474,598,589,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,598,589,541.12/888,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,889.35

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