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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,427.40, 1,329,878.70 and 354,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,427.40, 1,329,878.70 and 354,322.20 is: 531,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,427.40 : 1,329,878.70 = 354,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,427.40/1,329,878.70 = 354,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,427.40x = 1,329,878.70 × 354,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,427.40x = 471,205,546,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,205,546,717.14/886,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,578.27

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