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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,041.60, 1,330,562.40 and 413,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,041.60, 1,330,562.40 and 413,774.80 is: 620,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,041.60 : 1,330,562.40 = 413,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,041.60/1,330,562.40 = 413,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,041.60x = 1,330,562.40 × 413,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,041.60x = 550,553,190,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,553,190,947.52/887,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,662.20

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