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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,829.90, 1,330,244.85 and 512,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,829.90, 1,330,244.85 and 512,660.30 is: 768,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,829.90 : 1,330,244.85 = 512,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,829.90/1,330,244.85 = 512,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,829.90x = 1,330,244.85 × 512,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,829.90x = 681,963,723,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,963,723,874.46/886,829.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,990.45

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