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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,126.30, 1,330,689.45 and 326,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,126.30, 1,330,689.45 and 326,087.90 is: 489,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,126.30 : 1,330,689.45 = 326,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,126.30/1,330,689.45 = 326,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,126.30x = 1,330,689.45 × 326,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,126.30x = 433,921,728,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,921,728,302.66/887,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,131.85

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