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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,086.26, 1,224,721.53 and 577,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,086.26, 1,224,721.53 and 577,284.03 is: 797,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,086.26 : 1,224,721.53 = 577,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,086.26/1,224,721.53 = 577,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,086.26x = 1,224,721.53 × 577,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,086.26x = 707,012,180,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,012,180,466.17/887,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,005.00

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