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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,232.48, 1,331,795.88 and 382,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,232.48, 1,331,795.88 and 382,043.58 is: 573,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,232.48 : 1,331,795.88 = 382,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,232.48/1,331,795.88 = 382,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,232.48x = 1,331,795.88 × 382,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,232.48x = 508,804,065,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,804,065,824.45/887,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,473.22

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