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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,961.90, 1,331,942.85 and 327,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,961.90, 1,331,942.85 and 327,215.10 is: 490,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,961.90 : 1,331,942.85 = 327,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,961.90/1,331,942.85 = 327,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,961.90x = 1,331,942.85 × 327,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,961.90x = 435,831,812,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,831,812,857.04/887,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,822.65

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