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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,946.29, 1,224,030.32 and 542,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,946.29, 1,224,030.32 and 542,674.42 is: 748,917.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,946.29 : 1,224,030.32 = 542,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,946.29/1,224,030.32 = 542,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,946.29x = 1,224,030.32 × 542,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,946.29x = 664,249,940,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,249,940,230.00/886,946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,917.89

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