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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,714.80, 1,327,211.40 and 660,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,714.80, 1,327,211.40 and 660,016.40 is: 989,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,714.80 : 1,327,211.40 = 660,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,714.80/1,327,211.40 = 660,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,714.80x = 1,327,211.40 × 660,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,714.80x = 875,981,290,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,981,290,266.96/885,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,010.56

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