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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,565.24, 1,224,944.67 and 633,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,565.24, 1,224,944.67 and 633,473.56 is: 873,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,565.24 : 1,224,944.67 = 633,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,565.24/1,224,944.67 = 633,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,565.24x = 1,224,944.67 × 633,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,565.24x = 775,970,060,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,970,060,907.93/888,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,284.29

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