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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,638.28, 1,223,977.50 and 564,935.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,638.28, 1,223,977.50 and 564,935.49 is: 778,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,638.28 : 1,223,977.50 = 564,935.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,638.28/1,223,977.50 = 564,935.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,638.28x = 1,223,977.50 × 564,935.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,638.28x = 691,468,328,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,468,328,711.48/887,638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,997.87

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