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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,144.64, 1,330,715.58 and 354,790.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,144.64, 1,330,715.58 and 354,790.50 is: 532,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,144.64 : 1,330,715.58 = 354,790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,144.64/1,330,715.58 = 354,790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,144.64x = 1,330,715.58 × 354,790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,144.64x = 472,125,245,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,125,245,985.99/887,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,185.20

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