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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,234.93, 1,224,387.54 and 560,693.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,234.93, 1,224,387.54 and 560,693.05 is: 773,758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,234.93 : 1,224,387.54 = 560,693.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,234.93/1,224,387.54 = 560,693.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,234.93x = 1,224,387.54 × 560,693.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,234.93x = 686,505,584,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,505,584,184.60/887,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,758.52

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