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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,136.78, 1,331,232.21 and 326,564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,136.78, 1,331,232.21 and 326,564.94 is: 490,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,136.78 : 1,331,232.21 = 326,564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,136.78/1,331,232.21 = 326,564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,136.78x = 1,331,232.21 × 326,564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,136.78x = 434,733,766,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,733,766,784.72/887,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,041.42

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