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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,222.80, 1,328,501.40 and 649,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,222.80, 1,328,501.40 and 649,277.20 is: 972,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,222.80 : 1,328,501.40 = 649,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,222.80/1,328,501.40 = 649,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,222.80x = 1,328,501.40 × 649,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,222.80x = 862,565,669,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,565,669,188.08/887,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,208.64

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