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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,991.56, 1,224,610.65 and 581,956.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,991.56, 1,224,610.65 and 581,956.45 is: 802,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,991.56 : 1,224,610.65 = 581,956.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,991.56/1,224,610.65 = 581,956.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,991.56x = 1,224,610.65 × 581,956.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,991.56x = 712,670,063,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,670,063,444.67/887,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,564.01

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