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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,182.70, 1,330,774.05 and 550,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,182.70, 1,330,774.05 and 550,603.40 is: 825,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,182.70 : 1,330,774.05 = 550,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,182.70/1,330,774.05 = 550,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,182.70x = 1,330,774.05 × 550,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,182.70x = 732,728,716,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,728,716,561.77/887,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,905.10

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