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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,239.80, 1,329,110.10 and 531,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,239.80, 1,329,110.10 and 531,196.20 is: 795,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,239.80 : 1,329,110.10 = 531,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,239.80/1,329,110.10 = 531,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,239.80x = 1,329,110.10 × 531,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,239.80x = 706,018,234,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,018,234,501.62/887,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,746.80

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