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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,395.24, 1,224,856.11 and 524,944.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,395.24, 1,224,856.11 and 524,944.95 is: 724,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,395.24 : 1,224,856.11 = 524,944.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,395.24/1,224,856.11 = 524,944.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,395.24x = 1,224,856.11 × 524,944.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,395.24x = 642,982,029,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,982,029,421.15/887,395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,572.32

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