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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,587.73, 1,331,849.90 and 549,877.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,587.73, 1,331,849.90 and 549,877.21 is: 826,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,587.73 : 1,331,849.90 = 549,877.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,587.73/1,331,849.90 = 549,877.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,587.73x = 1,331,849.90 × 549,877.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,587.73x = 732,353,907,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,353,907,150.78/886,587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,036.59

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