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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,088.26, 1,224,724.30 and 577,286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,088.26, 1,224,724.30 and 577,286.04 is: 797,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,088.26 : 1,224,724.30 = 577,286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,088.26/1,224,724.30 = 577,286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,088.26x = 1,224,724.30 × 577,286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,088.26x = 707,016,241,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,016,241,238.77/887,088.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,007.78

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