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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,955.12, 1,224,962.52 and 581,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,955.12, 1,224,962.52 and 581,950.08 is: 802,818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,955.12 : 1,224,962.52 = 581,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,955.12/1,224,962.52 = 581,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,955.12x = 1,224,962.52 × 581,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,955.12x = 712,867,036,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,867,036,511.00/887,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,818.77

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