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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,280.58, 1,225,752.62 and 525,641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,280.58, 1,225,752.62 and 525,641.36 is: 725,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,280.58 : 1,225,752.62 = 525,641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,280.58/1,225,752.62 = 525,641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,280.58x = 1,225,752.62 × 525,641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,280.58x = 644,306,265,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,306,265,443.39/888,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,340.93

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