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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,987.87, 1,325,615.32 and 600,852.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,987.87, 1,325,615.32 and 600,852.83 is: 900,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,987.87 : 1,325,615.32 = 600,852.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,987.87/1,325,615.32 = 600,852.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,987.87x = 1,325,615.32 × 600,852.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,987.87x = 796,499,716,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,499,716,513.36/884,987.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,012.02

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