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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,043.78, 1,326,055.92 and 529,156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,043.78, 1,326,055.92 and 529,156.86 is: 793,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,043.78 : 1,326,055.92 = 529,156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,043.78/1,326,055.92 = 529,156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,043.78x = 1,326,055.92 × 529,156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,043.78x = 701,691,586,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,691,586,811.61/884,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,729.45

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