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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,395.14, 1,224,856.14 and 524,945.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,395.14, 1,224,856.14 and 524,945.06 is: 724,572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,395.14 : 1,224,856.14 = 524,945.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,395.14/1,224,856.14 = 524,945.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,395.14x = 1,224,856.14 × 524,945.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,395.14x = 642,982,179,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,982,179,903.67/887,395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,572.57

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