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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,826.46, 1,332,687.38 and 382,636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,826.46, 1,332,687.38 and 382,636.75 is: 574,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,826.46 : 1,332,687.38 = 382,636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,826.46/1,332,687.38 = 382,636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,826.46x = 1,332,687.38 × 382,636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,826.46x = 509,935,167,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,935,167,849.22/887,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,363.56

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