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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,517.70, 1,327,904.55 and 587,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,517.70, 1,327,904.55 and 587,141.70 is: 879,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,517.70 : 1,327,904.55 = 587,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,517.70/1,327,904.55 = 587,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,517.70x = 1,327,904.55 × 587,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,517.70x = 779,668,134,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,668,134,924.74/886,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,472.72

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