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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,257.80, 1,329,137.10 and 531,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,257.80, 1,329,137.10 and 531,214.20 is: 795,773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,257.80 : 1,329,137.10 = 531,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,257.80/1,329,137.10 = 531,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,257.80x = 1,329,137.10 × 531,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,257.80x = 706,056,501,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,056,501,266.82/887,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,773.79

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