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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,153.42, 1,222,997.02 and 632,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,153.42, 1,222,997.02 and 632,061.74 is: 871,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,153.42 : 1,222,997.02 = 632,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,153.42/1,222,997.02 = 632,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,153.42x = 1,222,997.02 × 632,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,153.42x = 773,009,624,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,009,624,476.02/887,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,337.03

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