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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,630.40, 1,331,416.44 and 355,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,630.40, 1,331,416.44 and 355,008.42 is: 532,500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,630.40 : 1,331,416.44 = 355,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,630.40/1,331,416.44 = 355,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,630.40x = 1,331,416.44 × 355,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,630.40x = 472,664,046,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,664,046,726.43/887,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,500.97

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