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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,876.96, 1,231,812.77 and 587,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,876.96, 1,231,812.77 and 587,315.34 is: 811,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,876.96 : 1,231,812.77 = 587,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,876.96/1,231,812.77 = 587,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,876.96x = 1,231,812.77 × 587,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,876.96x = 723,462,532,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,462,532,892.32/891,876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,168.54

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