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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,564.70, 1,333,831.20 and 551,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,564.70, 1,333,831.20 and 551,985.40 is: 828,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,564.70 : 1,333,831.20 = 551,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,564.70/1,333,831.20 = 551,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,564.70x = 1,333,831.20 × 551,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,564.70x = 736,255,348,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,255,348,464.48/888,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,589.46

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