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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,784.35, 1,226,540.22 and 526,075.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,784.35, 1,226,540.22 and 526,075.86 is: 725,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,784.35 : 1,226,540.22 = 526,075.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,784.35/1,226,540.22 = 526,075.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,784.35x = 1,226,540.22 × 526,075.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,784.35x = 645,253,206,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,253,206,647.01/888,784.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,995.24

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