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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,802.95, 1,223,399.33 and 542,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,802.95, 1,223,399.33 and 542,655.42 is: 748,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,802.95 : 1,223,399.33 = 542,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,802.95/1,223,399.33 = 542,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,802.95x = 1,223,399.33 × 542,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,802.95x = 663,884,271,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,884,271,982.80/886,802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,626.59

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