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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,148.41, 1,329,903.69 and 583,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,148.41, 1,329,903.69 and 583,584.96 is: 873,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,148.41 : 1,329,903.69 = 583,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,148.41/1,329,903.69 = 583,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,148.41x = 1,329,903.69 × 583,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,148.41x = 776,111,791,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,111,791,732.50/888,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,853.72

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