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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,003.07, 1,224,626.52 and 581,967.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,003.07, 1,224,626.52 and 581,967.97 is: 802,579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,003.07 : 1,224,626.52 = 581,967.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,003.07/1,224,626.52 = 581,967.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,003.07x = 1,224,626.52 × 581,967.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,003.07x = 712,693,409,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,693,409,852.56/888,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,579.89

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