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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,451.40, 1,330,269.90 and 437,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,451.40, 1,330,269.90 and 437,480.20 is: 655,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,451.40 : 1,330,269.90 = 437,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,451.40/1,330,269.90 = 437,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,451.40x = 1,330,269.90 × 437,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,451.40x = 581,966,741,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,966,741,905.98/887,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,773.08

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