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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,961.12, 1,331,934.36 and 382,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,961.12, 1,331,934.36 and 382,879.12 is: 574,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,961.12 : 1,331,934.36 = 382,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,961.12/1,331,934.36 = 382,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,961.12x = 1,331,934.36 × 382,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,961.12x = 509,969,855,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,969,855,654.56/887,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,315.52

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