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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,556.70, 1,327,963.05 and 587,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,556.70, 1,327,963.05 and 587,180.70 is: 879,531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,556.70 : 1,327,963.05 = 587,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,556.70/1,327,963.05 = 587,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,556.70x = 1,327,963.05 × 587,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,556.70x = 779,754,273,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,754,273,273.14/886,556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,531.19

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