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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,654.32, 1,215,556.64 and 571,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,654.32, 1,215,556.64 and 571,008.05 is: 787,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,654.32 : 1,215,556.64 = 571,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,654.32/1,215,556.64 = 571,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,654.32x = 1,215,556.64 × 571,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,654.32x = 694,092,624,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,092,624,437.75/881,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,261.64

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