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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,888.89, 1,330,663.82 and 532,157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,888.89, 1,330,663.82 and 532,157.49 is: 798,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,888.89 : 1,330,663.82 = 532,157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,888.89/1,330,663.82 = 532,157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,888.89x = 1,330,663.82 × 532,157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,888.89x = 708,122,715,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,122,715,824.22/886,888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,434.53

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