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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,987.40, 1,330,481.10 and 354,890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,987.40, 1,330,481.10 and 354,890.30 is: 532,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,987.40 : 1,330,481.10 = 354,890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,987.40/1,330,481.10 = 354,890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,987.40x = 1,330,481.10 × 354,890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,987.40x = 472,174,836,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,174,836,723.33/886,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,335.45

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