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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,465.70, 1,331,198.55 and 509,552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,465.70, 1,331,198.55 and 509,552.10 is: 764,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,465.70 : 1,331,198.55 = 509,552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,465.70/1,331,198.55 = 509,552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,465.70x = 1,331,198.55 × 509,552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,465.70x = 678,315,016,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,315,016,669.46/887,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,328.15

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