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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,890.06, 1,223,519.43 and 542,742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,890.06, 1,223,519.43 and 542,742.54 is: 748,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,890.06 : 1,223,519.43 = 542,742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,890.06/1,223,519.43 = 542,742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,890.06x = 1,223,519.43 × 542,742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,890.06x = 664,056,043,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,056,043,177.55/886,890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,746.74

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