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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,142.48, 1,224,255.41 and 505,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,142.48, 1,224,255.41 and 505,169.26 is: 697,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,142.48 : 1,224,255.41 = 505,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,142.48/1,224,255.41 = 505,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,142.48x = 1,224,255.41 × 505,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,142.48x = 618,456,198,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,456,198,670.17/887,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,132.89

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