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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,998.70, 1,224,620.48 and 581,963.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,998.70, 1,224,620.48 and 581,963.58 is: 802,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,998.70 : 1,224,620.48 = 581,963.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,998.70/1,224,620.48 = 581,963.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,998.70x = 1,224,620.48 × 581,963.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,998.70x = 712,684,515,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,684,515,772.30/887,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,573.83

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