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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,382.32, 1,224,838.80 and 524,932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,382.32, 1,224,838.80 and 524,932.18 is: 724,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,382.32 : 1,224,838.80 = 524,932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,382.32/1,224,838.80 = 524,932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,382.32x = 1,224,838.80 × 524,932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,382.32x = 642,957,301,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,957,301,432.58/887,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,555.01

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