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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,063.40, 1,387,218.30 and 587,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,063.40, 1,387,218.30 and 587,103.40 is: 881,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,063.40 : 1,387,218.30 = 587,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,063.40/1,387,218.30 = 587,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,063.40x = 1,387,218.30 × 587,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,063.40x = 814,440,580,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,440,580,472.22/924,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,368.72

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