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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,850.24, 1,224,954.18 and 543,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,850.24, 1,224,954.18 and 543,327 is: 749,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,850.24 : 1,224,954.18 = 543,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,850.24/1,224,954.18 = 543,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,850.24x = 1,224,954.18 × 543,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,850.24x = 665,550,679,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,550,679,756.86/887,850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,620.43

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