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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,055.70, 1,330,583.55 and 512,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,055.70, 1,330,583.55 and 512,641.30 is: 768,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,055.70 : 1,330,583.55 = 512,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,055.70/1,330,583.55 = 512,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,055.70x = 1,330,583.55 × 512,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,055.70x = 682,112,080,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,112,080,830.62/887,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,961.95

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