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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,825.21, 1,332,685.51 and 382,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,825.21, 1,332,685.51 and 382,635.50 is: 574,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,825.21 : 1,332,685.51 = 382,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,825.21/1,332,685.51 = 382,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,825.21x = 1,332,685.51 × 382,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,825.21x = 509,932,786,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,932,786,461.61/887,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,361.69

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