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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,396.14, 1,224,857.52 and 524,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,396.14, 1,224,857.52 and 524,946.06 is: 724,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,396.14 : 1,224,857.52 = 524,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,396.14/1,224,857.52 = 524,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,396.14x = 1,224,857.52 × 524,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,396.14x = 642,984,129,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,984,129,185.37/887,396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,573.95

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