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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,824.21, 1,332,684.01 and 382,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,824.21, 1,332,684.01 and 382,634.50 is: 574,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,824.21 : 1,332,684.01 = 382,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,824.21/1,332,684.01 = 382,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,824.21x = 1,332,684.01 × 382,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,824.21x = 509,930,871,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,930,871,247.75/887,824.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,360.18

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