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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,015.40, 1,332,023.10 and 699,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,015.40, 1,332,023.10 and 699,058.60 is: 1,048,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,015.40 : 1,332,023.10 = 699,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,015.40/1,332,023.10 = 699,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,015.40x = 1,332,023.10 × 699,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,015.40x = 931,162,203,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,162,203,453.66/888,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,587.90

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