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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,101.88, 1,224,212.30 and 505,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,101.88, 1,224,212.30 and 505,130.20 is: 697,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,101.88 : 1,224,212.30 = 505,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,101.88/1,224,212.30 = 505,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,101.88x = 1,224,212.30 × 505,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,101.88x = 618,386,603,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,386,603,941.46/887,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,086.34

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