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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,003.97, 1,219,605.47 and 578,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,003.97, 1,219,605.47 and 578,254.89 is: 797,782.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,003.97 : 1,219,605.47 = 578,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,003.97/1,219,605.47 = 578,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,003.97x = 1,219,605.47 × 578,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,003.97x = 705,242,826,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,242,826,898.25/884,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,782.42

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