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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,041.64, 1,224,132.77 and 524,527.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,041.64, 1,224,132.77 and 524,527.97 is: 723,857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,041.64 : 1,224,132.77 = 524,527.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,041.64/1,224,132.77 = 524,527.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,041.64x = 1,224,132.77 × 524,527.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,041.64x = 642,091,868,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,091,868,115.27/887,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,857.64

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