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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,996.52, 1,331,879.36 and 355,522.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,996.52, 1,331,879.36 and 355,522.77 is: 533,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,996.52 : 1,331,879.36 = 355,522.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,996.52/1,331,879.36 = 355,522.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,996.52x = 1,331,879.36 × 355,522.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,996.52x = 473,513,437,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,513,437,595.41/887,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,237.94

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