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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,867.12, 1,225,589.83 and 581,963.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,867.12, 1,225,589.83 and 581,963.22 is: 803,327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,867.12 : 1,225,589.83 = 581,963.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,867.12/1,225,589.83 = 581,963.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,867.12x = 1,225,589.83 × 581,963.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,867.12x = 713,248,199,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,248,199,373.35/887,867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,327.64

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