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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,659.80, 1,330,505.55 and 488,586.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,659.80, 1,330,505.55 and 488,586.98 is: 732,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,659.80 : 1,330,505.55 = 488,586.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,659.80/1,330,505.55 = 488,586.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,659.80x = 1,330,505.55 × 488,586.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,659.80x = 650,067,681,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,067,681,895.21/887,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,338.77

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