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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,394.99, 1,224,855.78 and 524,944.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,394.99, 1,224,855.78 and 524,944.71 is: 724,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,394.99 : 1,224,855.78 = 524,944.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,394.99/1,224,855.78 = 524,944.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,394.99x = 1,224,855.78 × 524,944.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,394.99x = 642,981,562,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,981,562,223.92/887,394.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,572.00

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