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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,228.80, 1,327,593.60 and 530,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,228.80, 1,327,593.60 and 530,185.20 is: 794,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,228.80 : 1,327,593.60 = 530,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,228.80/1,327,593.60 = 530,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,228.80x = 1,327,593.60 × 530,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,228.80x = 703,870,478,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,870,478,334.72/886,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,231.10

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