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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,328.72, 1,330,847.28 and 318,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,328.72, 1,330,847.28 and 318,592.08 is: 477,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,328.72 : 1,330,847.28 = 318,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,328.72/1,330,847.28 = 318,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,328.72x = 1,330,847.28 × 318,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,328.72x = 423,997,403,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,997,403,097.54/887,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,835.77

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