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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,214.08, 1,224,380.76 and 494,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,214.08, 1,224,380.76 and 494,756.24 is: 682,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,214.08 : 1,224,380.76 = 494,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,214.08/1,224,380.76 = 494,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,214.08x = 1,224,380.76 × 494,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,214.08x = 605,770,021,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,770,021,145.94/887,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,777.74

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