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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,854.80, 1,332,328.95 and 382,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,854.80, 1,332,328.95 and 382,657.80 is: 574,222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,854.80 : 1,332,328.95 = 382,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,854.80/1,332,328.95 = 382,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,854.80x = 1,332,328.95 × 382,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,854.80x = 509,826,064,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,826,064,883.31/887,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,222.34

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