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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,875.38, 1,225,601.22 and 581,971.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,875.38, 1,225,601.22 and 581,971.47 is: 803,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,875.38 : 1,225,601.22 = 581,971.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,875.38/1,225,601.22 = 581,971.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,875.38x = 1,225,601.22 × 581,971.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,875.38x = 713,264,943,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,264,943,637.19/887,875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,339.03

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