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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,598.51, 1,331,437.41 and 272,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,598.51, 1,331,437.41 and 272,057.10 is: 408,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,598.51 : 1,331,437.41 = 272,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,598.51/1,331,437.41 = 272,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,598.51x = 1,331,437.41 × 272,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,598.51x = 362,227,000,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,227,000,596.11/887,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,097.80

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