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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,763.62, 1,223,295.37 and 524,012.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,763.62, 1,223,295.37 and 524,012.01 is: 722,877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,763.62 : 1,223,295.37 = 524,012.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,763.62/1,223,295.37 = 524,012.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,763.62x = 1,223,295.37 × 524,012.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,763.62x = 641,021,465,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,021,465,657.39/886,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,877.50

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