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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,997.95, 1,224,619.44 and 581,962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,997.95, 1,224,619.44 and 581,962.83 is: 802,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,997.95 : 1,224,619.44 = 581,962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,997.95/1,224,619.44 = 581,962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,997.95x = 1,224,619.44 × 581,962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,997.95x = 712,682,994,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,682,994,975.42/887,997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,572.80

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