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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,823.46, 1,332,682.88 and 382,633.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,823.46, 1,332,682.88 and 382,633.75 is: 574,359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,823.46 : 1,332,682.88 = 382,633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,823.46/1,332,682.88 = 382,633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,823.46x = 1,332,682.88 × 382,633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,823.46x = 509,929,447,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,929,447,935.20/887,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,359.06

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