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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,229.32, 1,330,357.90 and 436,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,229.32, 1,330,357.90 and 436,960.04 is: 655,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,229.32 : 1,330,357.90 = 436,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,229.32/1,330,357.90 = 436,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,229.32x = 1,330,357.90 × 436,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,229.32x = 581,313,241,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,313,241,198.32/887,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,200.67

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