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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,157.38, 1,329,917.22 and 583,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,157.38, 1,329,917.22 and 583,593.96 is: 873,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,157.38 : 1,329,917.22 = 583,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,157.38/1,329,917.22 = 583,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,157.38x = 1,329,917.22 × 583,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,157.38x = 776,131,656,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,131,656,891.99/888,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,867.26

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