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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,231.80, 1,327,598.10 and 530,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,231.80, 1,327,598.10 and 530,188.20 is: 794,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,231.80 : 1,327,598.10 = 530,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,231.80/1,327,598.10 = 530,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,231.80x = 1,327,598.10 × 530,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,231.80x = 703,876,846,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,876,846,962.42/886,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,235.60

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