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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,948.60, 1,332,386.10 and 356,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,948.60, 1,332,386.10 and 356,206.20 is: 533,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,948.60 : 1,332,386.10 = 356,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,948.60/1,332,386.10 = 356,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,948.60x = 1,332,386.10 × 356,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,948.60x = 474,604,189,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,604,189,613.82/888,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,893.85

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