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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,887.13, 1,221,237.89 and 540,924.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,887.13, 1,221,237.89 and 540,924.43 is: 746,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,887.13 : 1,221,237.89 = 540,924.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,887.13/1,221,237.89 = 540,924.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,887.13x = 1,221,237.89 × 540,924.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,887.13x = 660,597,406,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,597,406,581.87/884,887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,532.96

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