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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,230.32, 1,330,359.40 and 436,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,230.32, 1,330,359.40 and 436,961.04 is: 655,202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,230.32 : 1,330,359.40 = 436,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,230.32/1,330,359.40 = 436,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,230.32x = 1,330,359.40 × 436,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,230.32x = 581,315,226,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,315,226,997.78/887,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,202.17

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