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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,948.91, 1,331,701.92 and 348,314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,948.91, 1,331,701.92 and 348,314.85 is: 522,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,948.91 : 1,331,701.92 = 348,314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,948.91/1,331,701.92 = 348,314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,948.91x = 1,331,701.92 × 348,314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,948.91x = 463,851,554,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,851,554,509.51/887,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,385.41

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