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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,129.34, 1,361,487.15 and 587,603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,129.34, 1,361,487.15 and 587,603.97 is: 880,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,129.34 : 1,361,487.15 = 587,603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,129.34/1,361,487.15 = 587,603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,129.34x = 1,361,487.15 × 587,603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,129.34x = 800,015,254,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,015,254,443.99/908,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,948.58

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