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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,016.57, 1,331,803.11 and 348,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,016.57, 1,331,803.11 and 348,382.83 is: 522,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,016.57 : 1,331,803.11 = 348,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,016.57/1,331,803.11 = 348,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,016.57x = 1,331,803.11 × 348,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,016.57x = 463,977,336,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,977,336,464.60/888,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,487.25

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