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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,938.80, 1,330,408.20 and 381,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,938.80, 1,330,408.20 and 381,741.80 is: 572,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,938.80 : 1,330,408.20 = 381,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,938.80/1,330,408.20 = 381,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,938.80x = 1,330,408.20 × 381,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,938.80x = 507,872,421,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,872,421,002.76/886,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,612.70

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