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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,995.88, 1,225,546.54 and 582,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,995.88, 1,225,546.54 and 582,329.42 is: 803,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,995.88 : 1,225,546.54 = 582,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,995.88/1,225,546.54 = 582,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,995.88x = 1,225,546.54 × 582,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,995.88x = 713,671,805,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,671,805,821.21/887,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,688.19

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