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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,020.26, 1,223,659.87 and 580,961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,020.26, 1,223,659.87 and 580,961.96 is: 801,447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,020.26 : 1,223,659.87 = 580,961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,020.26/1,223,659.87 = 580,961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,020.26x = 1,223,659.87 × 580,961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,020.26x = 710,899,836,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,899,836,448.55/887,020.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,447.12

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