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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,137.07, 1,224,247.97 and 505,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,137.07, 1,224,247.97 and 505,163.87 is: 697,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,137.07 : 1,224,247.97 = 505,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,137.07/1,224,247.97 = 505,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,137.07x = 1,224,247.97 × 505,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,137.07x = 618,445,839,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,445,839,839.03/887,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,125.46

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