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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,468.07, 1,216,685.88 and 575,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,468.07, 1,216,685.88 and 575,592 is: 794,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,468.07 : 1,216,685.88 = 575,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,468.07/1,216,685.88 = 575,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,468.07x = 1,216,685.88 × 575,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,468.07x = 700,314,659,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,314,659,040.96/881,468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,486.70

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