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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,812.61, 1,331,573.12 and 382,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,812.61, 1,331,573.12 and 382,237.48 is: 573,293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,812.61 : 1,331,573.12 = 382,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,812.61/1,331,573.12 = 382,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,812.61x = 1,331,573.12 × 382,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,812.61x = 508,977,145,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,977,145,255.49/887,812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,293.44

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