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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,951.48, 1,331,705.52 and 348,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,951.48, 1,331,705.52 and 348,317.44 is: 522,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,951.48 : 1,331,705.52 = 348,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,951.48/1,331,705.52 = 348,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,951.48x = 1,331,705.52 × 348,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,951.48x = 463,856,257,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,856,257,560.27/887,951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,389.19

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