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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,966.46, 1,332,285.23 and 533,227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,966.46, 1,332,285.23 and 533,227.77 is: 800,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,966.46 : 1,332,285.23 = 533,227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,966.46/1,332,285.23 = 533,227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,966.46x = 1,332,285.23 × 533,227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,966.46x = 710,411,483,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,411,483,529.91/887,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,043.15

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