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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,563.12, 1,224,941.73 and 633,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,563.12, 1,224,941.73 and 633,471.44 is: 873,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,563.12 : 1,224,941.73 = 633,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,563.12/1,224,941.73 = 633,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,563.12x = 1,224,941.73 × 633,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,563.12x = 775,965,595,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,965,595,494.48/888,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,281.35

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