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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,235.42, 1,224,388.23 and 560,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,235.42, 1,224,388.23 and 560,693.55 is: 773,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,235.42 : 1,224,388.23 = 560,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,235.42/1,224,388.23 = 560,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,235.42x = 1,224,388.23 × 560,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,235.42x = 686,506,583,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,506,583,256.92/887,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,759.22

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