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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,839.17, 1,331,253.83 and 354,731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,839.17, 1,331,253.83 and 354,731.13 is: 532,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,839.17 : 1,331,253.83 = 354,731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,839.17/1,331,253.83 = 354,731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,839.17x = 1,331,253.83 × 354,731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,839.17x = 472,237,176,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,237,176,319.56/886,839.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,494.72

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