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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,302.24, 1,330,933.90 and 247,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,302.24, 1,330,933.90 and 247,588.92 is: 371,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,302.24 : 1,330,933.90 = 247,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,302.24/1,330,933.90 = 247,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,302.24x = 1,330,933.90 × 247,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,302.24x = 329,524,486,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,524,486,892.39/887,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,377.95

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