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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,822.83, 1,332,681.95 and 382,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,822.83, 1,332,681.95 and 382,633.12 is: 574,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,822.83 : 1,332,681.95 = 382,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,822.83/1,332,681.95 = 382,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,822.83x = 1,332,681.95 × 382,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,822.83x = 509,928,250,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,928,250,583.02/887,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,358.12

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