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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,051.70, 1,330,577.55 and 550,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,051.70, 1,330,577.55 and 550,472.40 is: 825,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,051.70 : 1,330,577.55 = 550,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,051.70/1,330,577.55 = 550,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,051.70x = 1,330,577.55 × 550,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,051.70x = 732,446,217,334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,446,217,334.62/887,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,708.60

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