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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,907.70, 1,331,017.65 and 587,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,907.70, 1,331,017.65 and 587,288.70 is: 881,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,907.70 : 1,331,017.65 = 587,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,907.70/1,331,017.65 = 587,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,907.70x = 1,331,017.65 × 587,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,907.70x = 781,691,625,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,691,625,345.56/886,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,367.50

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