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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,971.80, 1,321,457.70 and 615,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,971.80, 1,321,457.70 and 615,251.30 is: 922,876.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,971.80 : 1,321,457.70 = 615,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,971.80/1,321,457.70 = 615,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,971.80x = 1,321,457.70 × 615,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,971.80x = 813,028,567,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,028,567,820.01/880,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922,876.95

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