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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,839.99, 1,224,402.09 and 581,805.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,839.99, 1,224,402.09 and 581,805.22 is: 802,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,839.99 : 1,224,402.09 = 581,805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,839.99/1,224,402.09 = 581,805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,839.99x = 1,224,402.09 × 581,805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,839.99x = 712,363,527,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,363,527,340.91/887,839.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,355.76

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