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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,013.84, 1,328,956.52 and 346,168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,013.84, 1,328,956.52 and 346,168.61 is: 519,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,013.84 : 1,328,956.52 = 346,168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,013.84/1,328,956.52 = 346,168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,013.84x = 1,328,956.52 × 346,168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,013.84x = 460,043,033,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,043,033,571.69/886,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,227.82

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