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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,974.74, 1,332,297.65 and 533,236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,974.74, 1,332,297.65 and 533,236.05 is: 800,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,974.74 : 1,332,297.65 = 533,236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,974.74/1,332,297.65 = 533,236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,974.74x = 1,332,297.65 × 533,236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,974.74x = 710,429,133,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,429,133,644.10/887,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,055.57

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