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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,788.80, 1,330,808.40 and 438,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,788.80, 1,330,808.40 and 438,141.60 is: 656,780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,788.80 : 1,330,808.40 = 438,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,788.80/1,330,808.40 = 438,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,788.80x = 1,330,808.40 × 438,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,788.80x = 583,082,521,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,082,521,669.44/887,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,780.67

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