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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,254.22, 1,087,468.80 and 582,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,254.22, 1,087,468.80 and 582,016.88 is: 802,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,254.22 : 1,087,468.80 = 582,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,254.22/1,087,468.80 = 582,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,254.22x = 1,087,468.80 × 582,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,254.22x = 632,925,198,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,925,198,073.34/788,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,945.52

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