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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,195.70, 1,330,793.55 and 550,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,195.70, 1,330,793.55 and 550,616.40 is: 825,924.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,195.70 : 1,330,793.55 = 550,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,195.70/1,330,793.55 = 550,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,195.70x = 1,330,793.55 × 550,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,195.70x = 732,756,753,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,756,753,644.22/887,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,924.60

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