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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,991.89, 1,225,541.03 and 582,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,991.89, 1,225,541.03 and 582,325.43 is: 803,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,991.89 : 1,225,541.03 = 582,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,991.89/1,225,541.03 = 582,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,991.89x = 1,225,541.03 × 582,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,991.89x = 713,663,698,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,663,698,238.06/887,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,682.68

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