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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,503.74, 1,224,859.77 and 633,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,503.74, 1,224,859.77 and 633,412.06 is: 873,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,503.74 : 1,224,859.77 = 633,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,503.74/1,224,859.77 = 633,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,503.74x = 1,224,859.77 × 633,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,503.74x = 775,840,950,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,840,950,126.83/888,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,199.42

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