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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,956.40, 1,329,310.20 and 588,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,956.40, 1,329,310.20 and 588,774.80 is: 881,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,956.40 : 1,329,310.20 = 588,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,956.40/1,329,310.20 = 588,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,956.40x = 1,329,310.20 × 588,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,956.40x = 782,664,347,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,664,347,142.96/887,956.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,422.05

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