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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,487.60, 1,322,231.40 and 601,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,487.60, 1,322,231.40 and 601,551.60 is: 902,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,487.60 : 1,322,231.40 = 601,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,487.60/1,322,231.40 = 601,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,487.60x = 1,322,231.40 × 601,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,487.60x = 795,390,414,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,390,414,240.24/881,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,327.40

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