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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,686.40, 1,331,702.40 and 382,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,686.40, 1,331,702.40 and 382,246.40 is: 573,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,686.40 : 1,331,702.40 = 382,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,686.40/1,331,702.40 = 382,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,686.40x = 1,331,702.40 × 382,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,686.40x = 509,038,448,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,038,448,271.36/887,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,444.01

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