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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,058.20, 1,330,587.30 and 550,478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,058.20, 1,330,587.30 and 550,478.90 is: 825,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,058.20 : 1,330,587.30 = 550,478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,058.20/1,330,587.30 = 550,478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,058.20x = 1,330,587.30 × 550,478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,058.20x = 732,460,233,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,460,233,257.97/887,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,718.35

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