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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,814.38, 1,224,379.52 and 581,779.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,814.38, 1,224,379.52 and 581,779.61 is: 802,328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,814.38 : 1,224,379.52 = 581,779.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,814.38/1,224,379.52 = 581,779.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,814.38x = 1,224,379.52 × 581,779.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,814.38x = 712,319,030,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,319,030,606.79/887,814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,328.78

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