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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,627.70, 1,327,436.79 and 524,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,627.70, 1,327,436.79 and 524,034.41 is: 787,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,627.70 : 1,327,436.79 = 524,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,627.70/1,327,436.79 = 524,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,627.70x = 1,327,436.79 × 524,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,627.70x = 695,622,551,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,622,551,741.35/883,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,234.89

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