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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,087.88, 1,330,631.67 and 213,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,087.88, 1,330,631.67 and 213,169.18 is: 319,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,087.88 : 1,330,631.67 = 213,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,087.88/1,330,631.67 = 213,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,087.88x = 1,330,631.67 × 213,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,087.88x = 283,649,658,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,649,658,649.35/887,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,753.73

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