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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,852.24, 1,224,956.94 and 543,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,852.24, 1,224,956.94 and 543,329 is: 749,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,852.24 : 1,224,956.94 = 543,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,852.24/1,224,956.94 = 543,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,852.24x = 1,224,956.94 × 543,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,852.24x = 665,554,629,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,554,629,253.26/887,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,623.19

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