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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,350.12, 1,220,599.62 and 561,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,350.12, 1,220,599.62 and 561,997 is: 775,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,350.12 : 1,220,599.62 = 561,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,350.12/1,220,599.62 = 561,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,350.12x = 1,220,599.62 × 561,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,350.12x = 685,973,324,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,973,324,641.14/884,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,680.71

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