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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,994.95, 1,224,615.31 and 581,959.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,994.95, 1,224,615.31 and 581,959.82 is: 802,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,994.95 : 1,224,615.31 = 581,959.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,994.95/1,224,615.31 = 581,959.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,994.95x = 1,224,615.31 × 581,959.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,994.95x = 712,676,906,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,676,906,983.48/887,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,568.65

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