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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,157.60, 1,333,618.80 and 514,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,157.60, 1,333,618.80 and 514,909.60 is: 773,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,157.60 : 1,333,618.80 = 514,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,157.60/1,333,618.80 = 514,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,157.60x = 1,333,618.80 × 514,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,157.60x = 686,693,122,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,693,122,860.48/888,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,165.85

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