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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,067.39, 1,331,547.98 and 381,878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,067.39, 1,331,547.98 and 381,878.49 is: 573,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,067.39 : 1,331,547.98 = 381,878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,067.39/1,331,547.98 = 381,878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,067.39x = 1,331,547.98 × 381,878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,067.39x = 508,489,530,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,489,530,055.56/887,067.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,225.37

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