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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,854.04, 1,226,404.48 and 539,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,854.04, 1,226,404.48 and 539,984.31 is: 745,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,854.04 : 1,226,404.48 = 539,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,854.04/1,226,404.48 = 539,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,854.04x = 1,226,404.48 × 539,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,854.04x = 662,239,168,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,239,168,081.77/888,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,048.28

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