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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,627.76, 1,224,947.88 and 538,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,627.76, 1,224,947.88 and 538,772.10 is: 743,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,627.76 : 1,224,947.88 = 538,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,627.76/1,224,947.88 = 538,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,627.76x = 1,224,947.88 × 538,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,627.76x = 659,967,741,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,967,741,698.15/887,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,518.59

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