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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,665.60, 1,329,998.40 and 531,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,665.60, 1,329,998.40 and 531,496.80 is: 797,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,665.60 : 1,329,998.40 = 531,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,665.60/1,329,998.40 = 531,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,665.60x = 1,329,998.40 × 531,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,665.60x = 706,889,893,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,889,893,605.12/886,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,245.20

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