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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,128.48, 1,224,236.09 and 505,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,128.48, 1,224,236.09 and 505,155.26 is: 697,113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,128.48 : 1,224,236.09 = 505,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,128.48/1,224,236.09 = 505,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,128.48x = 1,224,236.09 × 505,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,128.48x = 618,429,300,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,429,300,345.33/887,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,113.57

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