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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,548.80, 1,331,323.20 and 256,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,548.80, 1,331,323.20 and 256,483.20 is: 384,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,548.80 : 1,331,323.20 = 256,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,548.80/1,331,323.20 = 256,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,548.80x = 1,331,323.20 × 256,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,548.80x = 341,462,034,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,462,034,570.24/887,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,724.80

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