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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,357.74, 1,216,645.76 and 595,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,357.74, 1,216,645.76 and 595,265.34 is: 821,717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,357.74 : 1,216,645.76 = 595,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,357.74/1,216,645.76 = 595,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,357.74x = 1,216,645.76 × 595,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,357.74x = 724,227,051,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,227,051,985.96/881,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,717.47

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