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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,178.83, 1,224,848.79 and 577,376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,178.83, 1,224,848.79 and 577,376.51 is: 797,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,178.83 : 1,224,848.79 = 577,376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,178.83/1,224,848.79 = 577,376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,178.83x = 1,224,848.79 × 577,376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,178.83x = 707,198,913,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,198,913,523.68/887,178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,132.32

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