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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,979.07, 1,331,309.74 and 548,997.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,979.07, 1,331,309.74 and 548,997.35 is: 824,016.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,979.07 : 1,331,309.74 = 548,997.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,979.07/1,331,309.74 = 548,997.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,979.07x = 1,331,309.74 × 548,997.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,979.07x = 730,885,519,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,885,519,289.19/886,979.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,016.65

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