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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,416.11, 1,224,731.53 and 514,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,416.11, 1,224,731.53 and 514,961.08 is: 710,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,416.11 : 1,224,731.53 = 514,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,416.11/1,224,731.53 = 514,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,416.11x = 1,224,731.53 × 514,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,416.11x = 630,689,071,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,689,071,398.85/887,416.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,702.75

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