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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,371.41, 1,226,030.58 and 525,612.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,371.41, 1,226,030.58 and 525,612.37 is: 725,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,371.41 : 1,226,030.58 = 525,612.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,371.41/1,226,030.58 = 525,612.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,371.41x = 1,226,030.58 × 525,612.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,371.41x = 644,416,838,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,416,838,846.28/888,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,391.24

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