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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,673.95, 1,332,167.03 and 588,054.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,673.95, 1,332,167.03 and 588,054.95 is: 882,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,673.95 : 1,332,167.03 = 588,054.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,673.95/1,332,167.03 = 588,054.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,673.95x = 1,332,167.03 × 588,054.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,673.95x = 783,387,413,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,387,413,278.02/887,673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,517.07

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