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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,988.77, 1,332,731.80 and 348,623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,988.77, 1,332,731.80 and 348,623.87 is: 523,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,988.77 : 1,332,731.80 = 348,623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,988.77/1,332,731.80 = 348,623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,988.77x = 1,332,731.80 × 348,623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,988.77x = 464,622,109,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,622,109,381.29/887,988.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,229.71

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