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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,226.40, 1,326,255.60 and 538,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,226.40, 1,326,255.60 and 538,378.40 is: 806,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,226.40 : 1,326,255.60 = 538,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,226.40/1,326,255.60 = 538,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,226.40x = 1,326,255.60 × 538,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,226.40x = 714,027,367,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,027,367,919.04/885,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,604.24

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