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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,487.80, 1,361,231.70 and 588,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,487.80, 1,361,231.70 and 588,623.20 is: 882,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,487.80 : 1,361,231.70 = 588,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,487.80/1,361,231.70 = 588,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,487.80x = 1,361,231.70 × 588,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,487.80x = 801,252,559,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,252,559,195.44/907,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,934.80

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