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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,480.38, 1,231,601.94 and 875,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,480.38, 1,231,601.94 and 875,851.56 is: 1,216,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,480.38 : 1,231,601.94 = 875,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,480.38/1,231,601.94 = 875,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,480.38x = 1,231,601.94 × 875,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,480.38x = 1,078,700,480,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,700,480,448.03/886,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,835.14

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