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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,949.40, 1,327,080.42 and 524,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,949.40, 1,327,080.42 and 524,775.96 is: 787,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,949.40 : 1,327,080.42 = 524,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,949.40/1,327,080.42 = 524,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,949.40x = 1,327,080.42 × 524,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,949.40x = 696,419,901,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,419,901,402.70/883,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,850.41

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