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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,833.89, 1,332,698.55 and 382,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,833.89, 1,332,698.55 and 382,644.18 is: 574,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,833.89 : 1,332,698.55 = 382,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,833.89/1,332,698.55 = 382,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,833.89x = 1,332,698.55 × 382,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,833.89x = 509,949,343,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,949,343,851.94/887,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,374.72

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