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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,982.51, 1,225,528.07 and 582,316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,982.51, 1,225,528.07 and 582,316.05 is: 803,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,982.51 : 1,225,528.07 = 582,316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,982.51/1,225,528.07 = 582,316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,982.51x = 1,225,528.07 × 582,316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,982.51x = 713,644,661,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,644,661,974.94/887,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,669.73

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