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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,579.60, 1,331,369.40 and 414,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,579.60, 1,331,369.40 and 414,312.80 is: 621,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,579.60 : 1,331,369.40 = 414,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,579.60/1,331,369.40 = 414,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,579.60x = 1,331,369.40 × 414,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,579.60x = 551,603,383,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,603,383,948.32/887,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,469.20

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