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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,789.45, 1,337,115.21 and 587,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,789.45, 1,337,115.21 and 587,832.69 is: 881,374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,789.45 : 1,337,115.21 = 587,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,789.45/1,337,115.21 = 587,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,789.45x = 1,337,115.21 × 587,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,789.45x = 786,000,030,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,000,030,734.22/891,789.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,374.00

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