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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,793.17, 1,332,684.86 and 355,685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,793.17, 1,332,684.86 and 355,685.13 is: 533,926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,793.17 : 1,332,684.86 = 355,685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,793.17/1,332,684.86 = 355,685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,793.17x = 1,332,684.86 × 355,685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,793.17x = 474,016,185,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,016,185,899.71/887,793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,926.37

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