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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,372.41, 1,226,031.96 and 525,613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,372.41, 1,226,031.96 and 525,613.37 is: 725,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,372.41 : 1,226,031.96 = 525,613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,372.41/1,226,031.96 = 525,613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,372.41x = 1,226,031.96 × 525,613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,372.41x = 644,418,790,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,418,790,223.31/888,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,392.62

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