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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,203.20, 1,330,804.80 and 550,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,203.20, 1,330,804.80 and 550,623.90 is: 825,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,203.20 : 1,330,804.80 = 550,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,203.20/1,330,804.80 = 550,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,203.20x = 1,330,804.80 × 550,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,203.20x = 732,772,929,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,772,929,114.72/887,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,935.85

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