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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,872.30, 1,330,308.45 and 381,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,872.30, 1,330,308.45 and 381,675.30 is: 572,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,872.30 : 1,330,308.45 = 381,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,872.30/1,330,308.45 = 381,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,872.30x = 1,330,308.45 × 381,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,872.30x = 507,745,876,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,745,876,746.29/886,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,512.95

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