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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,184.20, 1,331,984.70 and 327,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,184.20, 1,331,984.70 and 327,145.80 is: 490,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,184.20 : 1,331,984.70 = 327,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,184.20/1,331,984.70 = 327,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,184.20x = 1,331,984.70 × 327,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,184.20x = 435,753,200,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,753,200,269.26/888,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,611.29

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