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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,147.86, 1,222,391.63 and 580,716.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,147.86, 1,222,391.63 and 580,716.91 is: 801,066.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,147.86 : 1,222,391.63 = 580,716.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,147.86/1,222,391.63 = 580,716.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,147.86x = 1,222,391.63 × 580,716.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,147.86x = 709,863,493,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,863,493,163.25/886,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,066.64

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