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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,320.56, 1,321,744.68 and 382,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,320.56, 1,321,744.68 and 382,566 is: 573,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,320.56 : 1,321,744.68 = 382,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,320.56/1,321,744.68 = 382,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,320.56x = 1,321,744.68 × 382,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,320.56x = 505,654,575,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,654,575,248.88/881,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,746.49

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