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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,852.55, 1,330,247.92 and 413,565.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,852.55, 1,330,247.92 and 413,565.15 is: 619,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,852.55 : 1,330,247.92 = 413,565.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,852.55/1,330,247.92 = 413,565.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,852.55x = 1,330,247.92 × 413,565.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,852.55x = 550,144,180,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,144,180,571.99/887,852.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,634.62

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