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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,171.20, 1,330,756.80 and 414,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,171.20, 1,330,756.80 and 414,779.20 is: 622,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,171.20 : 1,330,756.80 = 414,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,171.20/1,330,756.80 = 414,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,171.20x = 1,330,756.80 × 414,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,171.20x = 551,970,240,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,970,240,898.56/887,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,168.80

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