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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,949.60, 1,332,387.60 and 356,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,949.60, 1,332,387.60 and 356,207.20 is: 533,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,949.60 : 1,332,387.60 = 356,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,949.60/1,332,387.60 = 356,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,949.60x = 1,332,387.60 × 356,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,949.60x = 474,606,056,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,606,056,310.72/888,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,895.35

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