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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,515.80, 1,331,468.10 and 438,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,515.80, 1,331,468.10 and 438,451.80 is: 657,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,515.80 : 1,331,468.10 = 438,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,515.80/1,331,468.10 = 438,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,515.80x = 1,331,468.10 × 438,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,515.80x = 583,784,585,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,784,585,087.58/887,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,773.74

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