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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,872.39, 1,222,881.77 and 595,652.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,872.39, 1,222,881.77 and 595,652.18 is: 822,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,872.39 : 1,222,881.77 = 595,652.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,872.39/1,222,881.77 = 595,652.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,872.39x = 1,222,881.77 × 595,652.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,872.39x = 728,412,187,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,412,187,557.48/885,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,254.08

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