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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,237.40, 1,323,731.70 and 585,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,237.40, 1,323,731.70 and 585,055.80 is: 875,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,237.40 : 1,323,731.70 = 585,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,237.40/1,323,731.70 = 585,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,237.40x = 1,323,731.70 × 585,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,237.40x = 774,456,908,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,456,908,728.86/884,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,847.27

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