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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,660.40, 1,331,461.44 and 355,038.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,660.40, 1,331,461.44 and 355,038.48 is: 532,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,660.40 : 1,331,461.44 = 355,038.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,660.40/1,331,461.44 = 355,038.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,660.40x = 1,331,461.44 × 355,038.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,660.40x = 472,720,045,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,720,045,836.21/887,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,546.06

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