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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,005.97, 1,219,608.23 and 578,256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,005.97, 1,219,608.23 and 578,256.89 is: 797,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,005.97 : 1,219,608.23 = 578,256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,005.97/1,219,608.23 = 578,256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,005.97x = 1,219,608.23 × 578,256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,005.97x = 705,246,862,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,246,862,098.21/884,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,785.18

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