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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,661.40, 1,329,992.10 and 512,491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,661.40, 1,329,992.10 and 512,491.80 is: 768,737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,661.40 : 1,329,992.10 = 512,491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,661.40/1,329,992.10 = 512,491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,661.40x = 1,329,992.10 × 512,491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,661.40x = 681,610,045,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,610,045,314.78/886,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,737.70

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