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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,887.64, 1,221,238.58 and 540,924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,887.64, 1,221,238.58 and 540,924.93 is: 746,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,887.64 : 1,221,238.58 = 540,924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,887.64/1,221,238.58 = 540,924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,887.64x = 1,221,238.58 × 540,924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,887.64x = 660,598,390,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,598,390,695.18/884,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,533.64

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