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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,987.50, 1,328,548.80 and 583,038.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,987.50, 1,328,548.80 and 583,038.54 is: 873,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,987.50 : 1,328,548.80 = 583,038.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,987.50/1,328,548.80 = 583,038.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,987.50x = 1,328,548.80 × 583,038.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,987.50x = 774,595,152,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,595,152,670.75/886,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,287.56

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