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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,726.36, 1,223,772.79 and 542,789.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,726.36, 1,223,772.79 and 542,789.58 is: 749,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,726.36 : 1,223,772.79 = 542,789.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,726.36/1,223,772.79 = 542,789.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,726.36x = 1,223,772.79 × 542,789.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,726.36x = 664,251,121,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,251,121,797.44/886,726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,104.96

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