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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,822.90, 1,330,234.35 and 512,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,822.90, 1,330,234.35 and 512,653.30 is: 768,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,822.90 : 1,330,234.35 = 512,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,822.90/1,330,234.35 = 512,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,822.90x = 1,330,234.35 × 512,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,822.90x = 681,949,029,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,949,029,300.86/886,822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,979.95

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