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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,189.40, 1,330,784.10 and 326,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,189.40, 1,330,784.10 and 326,442.60 is: 489,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,189.40 : 1,330,784.10 = 326,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,189.40/1,330,784.10 = 326,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,189.40x = 1,330,784.10 × 326,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,189.40x = 434,424,621,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,424,621,642.66/887,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,663.90

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