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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,823.83, 1,332,683.45 and 382,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,823.83, 1,332,683.45 and 382,634.12 is: 574,359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,823.83 : 1,332,683.45 = 382,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,823.83/1,332,683.45 = 382,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,823.83x = 1,332,683.45 × 382,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,823.83x = 509,930,159,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,930,159,129.31/887,823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,359.62

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