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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,385.32, 1,224,842.94 and 524,935.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,385.32, 1,224,842.94 and 524,935.18 is: 724,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,385.32 : 1,224,842.94 = 524,935.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,385.32/1,224,842.94 = 524,935.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,385.32x = 1,224,842.94 × 524,935.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,385.32x = 642,963,149,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,963,149,180.63/887,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,559.15

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