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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,842.99, 1,224,406.23 and 581,808.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,842.99, 1,224,406.23 and 581,808.22 is: 802,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,842.99 : 1,224,406.23 = 581,808.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,842.99/1,224,406.23 = 581,808.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,842.99x = 1,224,406.23 × 581,808.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,842.99x = 712,369,609,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,369,609,233.21/887,842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,359.90

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