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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,089.26, 1,224,725.68 and 577,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,089.26, 1,224,725.68 and 577,287.04 is: 797,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,089.26 : 1,224,725.68 = 577,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,089.26/1,224,725.68 = 577,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,089.26x = 1,224,725.68 × 577,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,089.26x = 707,018,262,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,018,262,619.19/887,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,009.16

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