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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,036.30, 1,224,543.80 and 715,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,036.30, 1,224,543.80 and 715,773.20 is: 987,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,036.30 : 1,224,543.80 = 715,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,036.30/1,224,543.80 = 715,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,036.30x = 1,224,543.80 × 715,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,036.30x = 876,495,634,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,495,634,266.16/888,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,004.29

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