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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,872.85, 1,225,597.73 and 581,968.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,872.85, 1,225,597.73 and 581,968.94 is: 803,335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,872.85 : 1,225,597.73 = 581,968.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,872.85/1,225,597.73 = 581,968.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,872.85x = 1,225,597.73 × 581,968.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,872.85x = 713,259,802,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,259,802,756.67/887,872.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,335.53

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