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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,669.70, 1,331,504.55 and 551,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,669.70, 1,331,504.55 and 551,090.40 is: 826,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,669.70 : 1,331,504.55 = 551,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,669.70/1,331,504.55 = 551,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,669.70x = 1,331,504.55 × 551,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,669.70x = 733,779,375,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,779,375,061.32/887,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,635.60

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