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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,863.08, 1,221,204.74 and 540,900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,863.08, 1,221,204.74 and 540,900.33 is: 746,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,863.08 : 1,221,204.74 = 540,900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,863.08/1,221,204.74 = 540,900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,863.08x = 1,221,204.74 × 540,900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,863.08x = 660,550,044,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,550,044,159.06/884,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,499.72

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