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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,689.78, 1,329,421.07 and 566,847.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,689.78, 1,329,421.07 and 566,847.85 is: 848,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,689.78 : 1,329,421.07 = 566,847.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,689.78/1,329,421.07 = 566,847.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,689.78x = 1,329,421.07 × 566,847.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,689.78x = 753,579,469,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,579,469,730.07/887,689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,922.09

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