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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,125.80, 1,330,688.70 and 326,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,125.80, 1,330,688.70 and 326,087.40 is: 489,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,125.80 : 1,330,688.70 = 326,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,125.80/1,330,688.70 = 326,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,125.80x = 1,330,688.70 × 326,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,125.80x = 433,920,818,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,920,818,392.38/887,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,131.10

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