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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,560.70, 1,333,825.20 and 551,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,560.70, 1,333,825.20 and 551,981.40 is: 828,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,560.70 : 1,333,825.20 = 551,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,560.70/1,333,825.20 = 551,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,560.70x = 1,333,825.20 × 551,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,560.70x = 736,246,701,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,246,701,251.28/888,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,583.46

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