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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,980.44, 1,331,311.81 and 548,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,980.44, 1,331,311.81 and 548,998.73 is: 824,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,980.44 : 1,331,311.81 = 548,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,980.44/1,331,311.81 = 548,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,980.44x = 1,331,311.81 × 548,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,980.44x = 730,888,490,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,888,490,179.01/886,980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,018.72

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