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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,324.28, 1,327,417.30 and 581,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,324.28, 1,327,417.30 and 581,359.30 is: 871,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,324.28 : 1,327,417.30 = 581,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,324.28/1,327,417.30 = 581,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,324.28x = 1,327,417.30 × 581,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,324.28x = 771,706,392,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,706,392,335.89/885,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,665.23

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