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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,967.46, 1,332,286.73 and 533,228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,967.46, 1,332,286.73 and 533,228.77 is: 800,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,967.46 : 1,332,286.73 = 533,228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,967.46/1,332,286.73 = 533,228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,967.46x = 1,332,286.73 × 533,228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,967.46x = 710,413,614,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,413,614,325.22/887,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,044.65

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