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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,904.60, 1,332,051.30 and 355,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,904.60, 1,332,051.30 and 355,291.80 is: 533,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,904.60 : 1,332,051.30 = 355,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,904.60/1,332,051.30 = 355,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,904.60x = 1,332,051.30 × 355,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,904.60x = 473,266,904,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,266,904,069.34/887,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,015.49

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