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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,197.14, 1,224,357.42 and 494,739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,197.14, 1,224,357.42 and 494,739.18 is: 682,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,197.14 : 1,224,357.42 = 494,739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,197.14/1,224,357.42 = 494,739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,197.14x = 1,224,357.42 × 494,739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,197.14x = 605,737,585,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,737,585,997.72/887,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,754.21

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