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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,665.40, 1,331,468.94 and 355,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,665.40, 1,331,468.94 and 355,043.40 is: 532,553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,665.40 : 1,331,468.94 = 355,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,665.40/1,331,468.94 = 355,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,665.40x = 1,331,468.94 × 355,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,665.40x = 472,729,259,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,729,259,452.00/887,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,553.44

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