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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,246.70, 1,331,854.20 and 550,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,246.70, 1,331,854.20 and 550,667.40 is: 826,611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,246.70 : 1,331,854.20 = 550,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,246.70/1,331,854.20 = 550,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,246.70x = 1,331,854.20 × 550,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,246.70x = 733,408,689,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,408,689,493.08/887,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,611.91

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