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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,863.83, 1,221,205.77 and 540,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,863.83, 1,221,205.77 and 540,901.08 is: 746,500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,863.83 : 1,221,205.77 = 540,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,863.83/1,221,205.77 = 540,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,863.83x = 1,221,205.77 × 540,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,863.83x = 660,551,519,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,551,519,895.23/884,863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,500.76

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