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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,097.73, 1,330,500.99 and 247,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,097.73, 1,330,500.99 and 247,444.98 is: 371,126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,097.73 : 1,330,500.99 = 247,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,097.73/1,330,500.99 = 247,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,097.73x = 1,330,500.99 × 247,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,097.73x = 329,225,790,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,225,790,860.53/887,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,126.86

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