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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,859.24, 1,224,966.58 and 543,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,859.24, 1,224,966.58 and 543,336 is: 749,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,859.24 : 1,224,966.58 = 543,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,859.24/1,224,966.58 = 543,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,859.24x = 1,224,966.58 × 543,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,859.24x = 665,568,441,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,568,441,710.88/887,859.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,632.84

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