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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,191.80, 1,224,323.36 and 505,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,191.80, 1,224,323.36 and 505,218.68 is: 697,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,191.80 : 1,224,323.36 = 505,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,191.80/1,224,323.36 = 505,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,191.80x = 1,224,323.36 × 505,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,191.80x = 618,551,031,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,551,031,832.37/887,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,201.02

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