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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,563.49, 1,224,942.26 and 633,471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,563.49, 1,224,942.26 and 633,471.81 is: 873,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,563.49 : 1,224,942.26 = 633,471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,563.49/1,224,942.26 = 633,471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,563.49x = 1,224,942.26 × 633,471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,563.49x = 775,966,387,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,966,387,420.33/888,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,281.87

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