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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,597.51, 1,331,435.91 and 272,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,597.51, 1,331,435.91 and 272,056.10 is: 408,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,597.51 : 1,331,435.91 = 272,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,597.51/1,331,435.91 = 272,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,597.51x = 1,331,435.91 × 272,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,597.51x = 362,225,255,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,225,255,437.58/887,597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,096.30

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