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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,380.32, 1,224,836.04 and 524,930.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,380.32, 1,224,836.04 and 524,930.17 is: 724,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,380.32 : 1,224,836.04 = 524,930.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,380.32/1,224,836.04 = 524,930.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,380.32x = 1,224,836.04 × 524,930.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,380.32x = 642,953,390,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,953,390,699.33/887,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,552.23

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