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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,358.72, 1,216,647.15 and 595,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,358.72, 1,216,647.15 and 595,266.33 is: 821,718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,358.72 : 1,216,647.15 = 595,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,358.72/1,216,647.15 = 595,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,358.72x = 1,216,647.15 × 595,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,358.72x = 724,229,083,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,229,083,885.46/881,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,718.86

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