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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,381.20, 1,388,904.60 and 587,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,381.20, 1,388,904.60 and 587,583.20 is: 882,857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,381.20 : 1,388,904.60 = 587,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,381.20/1,388,904.60 = 587,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,381.20x = 1,388,904.60 × 587,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,381.20x = 816,097,009,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,097,009,362.72/924,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,857.65

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