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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,087.26, 1,224,722.91 and 577,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,087.26, 1,224,722.91 and 577,285.03 is: 797,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,087.26 : 1,224,722.91 = 577,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,087.26/1,224,722.91 = 577,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,087.26x = 1,224,722.91 × 577,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,087.26x = 707,014,201,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,014,201,841.04/887,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,006.38

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