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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,019.26, 1,223,658.50 and 580,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,019.26, 1,223,658.50 and 580,960.96 is: 801,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,019.26 : 1,223,658.50 = 580,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,019.26/1,223,658.50 = 580,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,019.26x = 1,223,658.50 × 580,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,019.26x = 710,897,810,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,897,810,908.21/887,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,445.75

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