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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,037.12, 1,331,503.20 and 381,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,037.12, 1,331,503.20 and 381,848.40 is: 573,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,037.12 : 1,331,503.20 = 381,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,037.12/1,331,503.20 = 381,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,037.12x = 1,331,503.20 × 381,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,037.12x = 508,432,366,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,432,366,514.88/887,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,180.48

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