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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,214.33, 1,224,961.14 and 629,579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,214.33, 1,224,961.14 and 629,579.71 is: 868,270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,214.33 : 1,224,961.14 = 629,579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,214.33/1,224,961.14 = 629,579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,214.33x = 1,224,961.14 × 629,579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,214.33x = 771,210,679,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,210,679,282.47/888,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,270.93

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