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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,833.80, 1,330,250.70 and 532,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,833.80, 1,330,250.70 and 532,248.20 is: 798,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,833.80 : 1,330,250.70 = 532,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,833.80/1,330,250.70 = 532,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,833.80x = 1,330,250.70 × 532,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,833.80x = 708,023,540,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,023,540,623.74/886,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,372.30

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