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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,553.20, 1,481,329.80 and 588,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,553.20, 1,481,329.80 and 588,644.40 is: 882,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,553.20 : 1,481,329.80 = 588,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,553.20/1,481,329.80 = 588,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,553.20x = 1,481,329.80 × 588,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,553.20x = 871,976,491,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,976,491,323.12/987,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,966.60

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