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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,666.40, 1,329,999.60 and 532,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,666.40, 1,329,999.60 and 532,080.80 is: 798,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,666.40 : 1,329,999.60 = 532,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,666.40/1,329,999.60 = 532,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,666.40x = 1,329,999.60 × 532,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,666.40x = 707,667,251,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,667,251,167.68/886,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,121.20

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