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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,014.40, 1,330,262.40 and 318,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,014.40, 1,330,262.40 and 318,329.60 is: 477,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,014.40 : 1,330,262.40 = 318,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,014.40/1,330,262.40 = 318,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,014.40x = 1,330,262.40 × 318,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,014.40x = 423,461,897,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,461,897,687.04/887,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,401.38

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