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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,510.96, 1,328,261.88 and 345,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,510.96, 1,328,261.88 and 345,822 is: 518,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,510.96 : 1,328,261.88 = 345,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,510.96/1,328,261.88 = 345,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,510.96x = 1,328,261.88 × 345,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,510.96x = 459,342,179,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,342,179,865.36/885,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,731.22

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