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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,963.76, 1,331,286.11 and 548,981.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,963.76, 1,331,286.11 and 548,981.94 is: 823,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,963.76 : 1,331,286.11 = 548,981.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,963.76/1,331,286.11 = 548,981.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,963.76x = 1,331,286.11 × 548,981.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,963.76x = 730,852,031,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,852,031,362.85/886,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,993.11

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