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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,628.20, 1,337,442.30 and 587,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,628.20, 1,337,442.30 and 587,197.80 is: 880,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,628.20 : 1,337,442.30 = 587,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,628.20/1,337,442.30 = 587,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,628.20x = 1,337,442.30 × 587,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,628.20x = 785,343,176,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,343,176,186.94/891,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,796.70

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