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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,187.80, 1,224,317.85 and 505,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,187.80, 1,224,317.85 and 505,214.66 is: 697,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,187.80 : 1,224,317.85 = 505,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,187.80/1,224,317.85 = 505,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,187.80x = 1,224,317.85 × 505,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,187.80x = 618,543,326,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,543,326,319.68/887,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,195.48

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