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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,957.40, 1,329,311.70 and 588,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,957.40, 1,329,311.70 and 588,775.80 is: 881,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,957.40 : 1,329,311.70 = 588,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,957.40/1,329,311.70 = 588,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,957.40x = 1,329,311.70 × 588,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,957.40x = 782,666,559,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,666,559,616.86/887,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,423.55

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