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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,002.27, 1,333,908.23 and 376,807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,002.27, 1,333,908.23 and 376,807.78 is: 565,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,002.27 : 1,333,908.23 = 376,807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,002.27/1,333,908.23 = 376,807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,002.27x = 1,333,908.23 × 376,807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,002.27x = 502,626,998,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,626,998,870.03/889,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,383.26

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