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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,234.42, 1,224,386.85 and 560,692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,234.42, 1,224,386.85 and 560,692.55 is: 773,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,234.42 : 1,224,386.85 = 560,692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,234.42/1,224,386.85 = 560,692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,234.42x = 1,224,386.85 × 560,692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,234.42x = 686,504,585,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,504,585,112.97/887,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,757.84

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