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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,623.95, 1,223,571.24 and 524,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,623.95, 1,223,571.24 and 524,358.34 is: 723,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,623.95 : 1,223,571.24 = 524,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,623.95/1,223,571.24 = 524,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,623.95x = 1,223,571.24 × 524,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,623.95x = 641,589,784,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,589,784,278.14/886,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,632.36

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