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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,973.23, 1,332,295.40 and 533,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,973.23, 1,332,295.40 and 533,234.54 is: 800,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,973.23 : 1,332,295.40 = 533,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,973.23/1,332,295.40 = 533,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,973.23x = 1,332,295.40 × 533,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,973.23x = 710,425,925,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,425,925,427.68/887,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,053.31

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