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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,334, 1,331,312.04 and 388,736.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,334, 1,331,312.04 and 388,736.88 is: 583,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,334 : 1,331,312.04 = 388,736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,334/1,331,312.04 = 388,736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,334x = 1,331,312.04 × 388,736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,334x = 517,530,088,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,530,088,736.04/887,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,241.59

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