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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,954.40, 1,329,307.20 and 588,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,954.40, 1,329,307.20 and 588,772.80 is: 881,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,954.40 : 1,329,307.20 = 588,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,954.40/1,329,307.20 = 588,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,954.40x = 1,329,307.20 × 588,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,954.40x = 782,659,922,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,659,922,204.16/887,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,419.05

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