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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,467.51, 1,224,791.31 and 525,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,467.51, 1,224,791.31 and 525,008.03 is: 724,562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,467.51 : 1,224,791.31 = 525,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,467.51/1,224,791.31 = 525,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,467.51x = 1,224,791.31 × 525,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,467.51x = 643,025,271,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,025,271,128.74/887,467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,562.04

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