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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,034.30, 1,224,541.04 and 715,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,034.30, 1,224,541.04 and 715,771.20 is: 987,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,034.30 : 1,224,541.04 = 715,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,034.30/1,224,541.04 = 715,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,034.30x = 1,224,541.04 × 715,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,034.30x = 876,491,209,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,491,209,650.05/888,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,001.53

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