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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,035.80, 1,330,553.70 and 325,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,035.80, 1,330,553.70 and 325,997.40 is: 488,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,035.80 : 1,330,553.70 = 325,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,035.80/1,330,553.70 = 325,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,035.80x = 1,330,553.70 × 325,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,035.80x = 433,757,046,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,757,046,760.38/887,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,996.10

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