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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,746.14, 1,224,126.54 and 565,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,746.14, 1,224,126.54 and 565,043.76 is: 779,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,746.14 : 1,224,126.54 = 565,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,746.14/1,224,126.54 = 565,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,746.14x = 1,224,126.54 × 565,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,746.14x = 691,685,062,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,685,062,877.39/887,746.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,147.36

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