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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,322.99, 1,224,505.76 and 505,385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,322.99, 1,224,505.76 and 505,385.31 is: 697,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,322.99 : 1,224,505.76 = 505,385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,322.99/1,224,505.76 = 505,385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,322.99x = 1,224,505.76 × 505,385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,322.99x = 618,847,223,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,847,223,114.39/887,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,431.75

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