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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,702.52, 1,331,203.62 and 382,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,702.52, 1,331,203.62 and 382,301.40 is: 573,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,702.52 : 1,331,203.62 = 382,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,702.52/1,331,203.62 = 382,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,702.52x = 1,331,203.62 × 382,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,702.52x = 508,921,007,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,921,007,611.07/887,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,301.30

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