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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,137.40, 1,330,706.10 and 326,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,137.40, 1,330,706.10 and 326,055.80 is: 489,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,137.40 : 1,330,706.10 = 326,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,137.40/1,330,706.10 = 326,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,137.40x = 1,330,706.10 × 326,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,137.40x = 433,884,442,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,884,442,000.38/887,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,083.70

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