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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,672.70, 1,332,165.15 and 588,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,672.70, 1,332,165.15 and 588,053.70 is: 882,515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,672.70 : 1,332,165.15 = 588,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,672.70/1,332,165.15 = 588,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,672.70x = 1,332,165.15 × 588,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,672.70x = 783,384,645,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,384,645,468.56/887,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,515.19

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