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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,904.70, 1,331,013.15 and 587,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,904.70, 1,331,013.15 and 587,285.70 is: 881,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,904.70 : 1,331,013.15 = 587,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,904.70/1,331,013.15 = 587,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,904.70x = 1,331,013.15 × 587,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,904.70x = 781,684,989,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,684,989,506.96/886,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,363.00

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