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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,757.08, 1,326,507.45 and 505,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,757.08, 1,326,507.45 and 505,525.06 is: 757,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,757.08 : 1,326,507.45 = 505,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,757.08/1,326,507.45 = 505,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,757.08x = 1,326,507.45 × 505,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,757.08x = 670,582,758,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,582,758,014.11/885,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,072.98

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