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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,415.11, 1,224,730.15 and 514,960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,415.11, 1,224,730.15 and 514,960.08 is: 710,701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,415.11 : 1,224,730.15 = 514,960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,415.11/1,224,730.15 = 514,960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,415.11x = 1,224,730.15 × 514,960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,415.11x = 630,687,130,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,687,130,142.27/887,415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,701.37

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