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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,526.08, 1,331,982.72 and 461,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,526.08, 1,331,982.72 and 461,562.88 is: 691,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,526.08 : 1,331,982.72 = 461,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,526.08/1,331,982.72 = 461,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,526.08x = 1,331,982.72 × 461,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,526.08x = 614,793,780,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,793,780,353.43/888,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,925.42

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