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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,021.16, 1,224,651.27 and 581,986.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,021.16, 1,224,651.27 and 581,986.06 is: 802,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,021.16 : 1,224,651.27 = 581,986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,021.16/1,224,651.27 = 581,986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,021.16x = 1,224,651.27 × 581,986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,021.16x = 712,729,967,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,729,967,501.30/888,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,604.71

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