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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,784.48, 1,331,618.40 and 382,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,784.48, 1,331,618.40 and 382,325.04 is: 573,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,784.48 : 1,331,618.40 = 382,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,784.48/1,331,618.40 = 382,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,784.48x = 1,331,618.40 × 382,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,784.48x = 509,111,058,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,111,058,044.74/887,784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,462.44

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