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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,001.60, 1,329,002.40 and 530,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,001.60, 1,329,002.40 and 530,832.80 is: 796,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,001.60 : 1,329,002.40 = 530,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,001.60/1,329,002.40 = 530,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,001.60x = 1,329,002.40 × 530,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,001.60x = 705,478,065,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,478,065,198.72/886,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,249.20

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