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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,136.80, 1,330,705.20 and 326,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,136.80, 1,330,705.20 and 326,098.40 is: 489,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,136.80 : 1,330,705.20 = 326,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,136.80/1,330,705.20 = 326,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,136.80x = 1,330,705.20 × 326,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,136.80x = 433,940,836,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,940,836,591.68/887,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,147.60

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